Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.5 in | 5 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 170.3 in | 8 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 70.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 66.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3240 lb. | 839 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.4 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 51.2 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.2 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |