Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Subaru WRX
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	104.3 in	4.2 in
Length	178.3 in	180.9 in	-2.6 in
Width	74.3 in	70.7 in	3.6 in
Height	66.9 in	58.1 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	3433 lb.	646 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.6 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	52.2 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.3 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	37.1 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	54.2 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	53.1 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.4 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	12.0 ft³	11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	42.7 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

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2016 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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