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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) vs. Mini Clubman (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2016 Mini Clubman specs.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2016 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year 2013 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Mini Clubman  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 105.1 in 3.4 in
Length 178.3 in 168.3 in 10 in
Width 74.3 in 70.9 in 3.4 in
Height 66.9 in 56.7 in 10.2 in
Curb Weight 4079 lb. 3105 lb. 974 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.2 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 54.7 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 38.0 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 52.8 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 0.0 in 52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 34.3 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 75.7 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 17.5 ft3 5.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 47.9 ft3 6.8 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mini Clubman

2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mini Clubman

2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review
 
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