Mini Clubman (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) Specs

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2012 Mini Clubman and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mini Clubman	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	3dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.3 in	108.5 in	-8.2 in
Length	155.0 in	178.3 in	-23.3 in
Width	66.3 in	74.3 in	-8 in
Height	56.1 in	66.9 in	-10.8 in
Curb Weight	2844 lb.	3929 lb.	-1085 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	55.2 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	45.9 in	55.4 in	-9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.5 in	-52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.3 in	35.1 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.2 ft³	23.3 ft³	-14.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	32.8 ft³	54.7 ft³	-21.9 ft³

2012 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Clubman.

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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