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2008 Nissan Maxima and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan Maxima | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 108.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 178.3 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 66.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3579 lb. | 3929 lb. | -350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 52.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -39.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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 |
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