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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Lexus LS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 121.7 in | -13.2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 205.0 in | -26.7 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 58.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 4695 lb. | -616 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.5 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.4 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.5 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 36.7 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 2014 Lexus LS
| 2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review | |
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