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Mercedes-Benz GLK (2010) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Toyota Highlander specs.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2010 2014  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLK Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 109.8 in -1.3 in
Length 178.3 in 191.1 in -12.8 in
Width 72.4 in 75.8 in -3.4 in
Height 66.9 in 68.1 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 4034 lb. 4454 lb. -420 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 19.2 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 59.3 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 57.2 in -4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 44.2 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.9 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 59.6 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.5 in 57.1 in -4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 38.4 in -3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.9 in -35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 45.6 in -45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 27.7 in -27.7 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) -33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.3 ft3 13.8 ft3 9.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 23.3 42.3 ft3 -19
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.7 ft3 83.7 ft3 -29 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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