Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Lexus ES | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 113.0 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 195.9 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in | -1 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 56.9 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4034 lb. | 3649 lb. | 385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 39.2 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 38 ft3 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2019 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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