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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2009 Hyundai Genesis Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Hyundai Genesis | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6000 264 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 115.6 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 195.9 in | -17.6 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 58.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3929 lb. | 3748 lb. | 181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.7 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 38.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Few cars offer the marriage of rear wheel drive performance with this amount of back seat room for the longer ride (travelling) with 4 adults. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very supportive, easily adjusted for that "just right" feeling. Very comfortable for extended periods of time. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable and supportive seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room without sacrificing rear seat room. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No discomfort noted on several trips of 250+ miles. Adjustable lumbar support is very nice (not just in/out, but also up/down). see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of leg room and width. Air conditioning and heat controls that can be controlled separately from the front passengers choices. Rear window shade. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
almost Teutonic front seats see full Hyundai Genesis review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
First, I am a tall person and the seatbelt height adjustment does not go high enough, so if an accident should occur I believe that the shoulder belt will slip off. Also, the seats could be built more comfortable, more sporty. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
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