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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 173.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 68.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 58.5 in | 8.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3175 lb. | 904 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 33.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 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 | ||
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are bolstered in the right spots, firm and not mushy. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very spacious for a car in this category and much better than many luxury brands i.e. lexus is250 see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The seats are relatively comfortable and the fabric is fair to good quality and feel. Definitely felt more comfortable to drive then a Lancer. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car was too small to drive comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My growing children could not ride comfortably for any length of time in this backseat. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small to drive comfortably for long distances. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
My children did not fit comfortably. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Small car, little room, nuff said. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
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