Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 118.5 in | -10 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 196.5 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 74.4 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 58.3 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 4295 lb. | -216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.7 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.7 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.0 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 39.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2016 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.