Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Subaru Impreza / WRX | |
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 | 104.1 in | 4.4 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 | 57.6 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3208 lb. | 871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.2 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 54.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 52.2 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |