Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) vs. Volvo V70 (2007) Specs

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2007 Volvo V70 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	Volvo V70
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
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	108.5 in	0 in
Length	178.3 in	185.4 in	-7.1 in
Width	74.3 in	71.0 in	3.3 in
Height	66.9 in	57.7 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	3733 lb.	346 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.2 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.0 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	55.9 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	54.8 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.2 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	37.4 ft³	-14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	71.4 ft³	-16.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V70

2007 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	Fantastic front seats see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Exceptionally comfortable seating for even very long trips. see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	Almost as good as the seats in the 92 960. Good support & position except left footrest small & too far left. Lumbar support too far down for a tall person but bearable. Electric memory allows easy switching of seat position on long trips. Bun warmer. see full Volvo V70 review

2007 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	no knee room see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review

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