Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2011) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Mini Hardtop	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	108.5 in	-10.3 in
Length	151.1 in	178.3 in	-27.2 in
Width	68.0 in	72.4 in	-4.4 in
Height	55.7 in	66.9 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	3884 lb.	-1089 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	17.4 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	55.2 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.7 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	55.4 in	-7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.5 in	-52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	35.1 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	23.3 ft³	-14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	54.7 ft³	-20.7 ft³

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

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