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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year 2013 2006  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Mercedes-Benz M-Class  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
5.0L V8
OHC-3v
302 hp@5600
339 lb-ft@2700
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 114.7 in -6.2 in
Length 178.3 in 188.5 in -10.2 in
Width 74.3 in 75.2 in -0.9 in
Height 66.9 in 69.8 in -2.9 in
Curb Weight 4079 lb. 4743 lb. -664 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 25.1 gal. -7.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 59.9 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 55.0 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 59.8 in -4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 0.0 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 40.0 in -4.9 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 82.2 in (over 2 rows) -5.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 29.4 ft3 -6.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 72.4 ft3 -17.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
 
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