Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2006) Specs

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2006 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2006
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	105.3 in	3.2 in
Length	178.3 in	187.8 in	-9.5 in
Width	74.3 in	70.1 in	4.2 in
Height	66.9 in	57.3 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	3706 lb.	373 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	18.0 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.7 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.1 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	54.7 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.9 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	54.1 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.5 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	33.7 ft³	-10.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	60.5 ft³	-5.8 ft³

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

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

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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