Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,756 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,958 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,360 kg | 1,926 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 66 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,334 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 892 mm | 27 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 430 L | 660 L | -230 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 23.3 | -22.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,549 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
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 |