Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.9 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 180.2 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 74.3 in | 71.4 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 66.9 in | 56.2 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4079 lb. | 3693 lb. | 386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 49.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.6 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 37.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 55.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 33.3 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 40.8 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 |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |