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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 110.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 193.1 in | -14.8 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 66.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 4098 lb. | -19 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.4 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.4 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 41.3 in | -6.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 40.9 ft3 | -17.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -25.3 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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