Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Infiniti Q50 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 328 hp@7000 269 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.2 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 188.3 in | -10 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 71.8 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 56.8 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3748 lb. | 331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 52.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 41.2 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 |
2014 Infiniti Q50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like the G37, the Q50 has one of the roomiest rear seats among BMW 3-Series challengers. On paper it offers the most combined rear legroom, 44.5 inches in the front seat and 35.1 inches in back, about 2.5 more than the BMW and Lexus. But the difference doesn't seem as large as this number suggests. The Audi S4 and Cadillac ATS remain more cramped. The Q50 doesn't come by its extra room through brilliant packaging. Instead, at 188 inches it's about a half-foot longer than a 3-Series or ATS. see full Infiniti Q50 review |
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