Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 329 hp@5250 354 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,939 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,887 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,850 kg | 1,950 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 80 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 953 mm | -952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 909 mm | -17 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 991 L | -331 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,549 L | 1,821 L | 0 L |
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 |
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