Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2009) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	121.1 in	-12.6 in
Length	178.3 in	200.6 in	-22.3 in
Width	74.3 in	76.0 in	-1.7 in
Height	66.9 in	72.4 in	-5.5 in
Curb Weight	4246 lb.	5313 lb.	-1067 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	26.0 gal.	-8.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.3 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	40.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	58.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	39.5 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.2 in	-34.2 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-37.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	14.3 ft³	9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.3	43.8 ft³	-20.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	83.3 ft³	-28.6 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

2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review

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