Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 296 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,887 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,699 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,850 kg | 2,093 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 955 mm | -63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 1,107 L | 659 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 2,466 L | 21.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,549 L | 4,248 L | -3 L |
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 |
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