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Nissan Maxima (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2009 Nissan Maxima and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2009 2010  
Model Nissan Maxima Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.3 in 108.5 in 0.8 in
Length 190.6 in 178.3 in 12.3 in
Width 73.2 in 72.4 in 0.8 in
Height 57.8 in 66.9 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3556 lb. 3884 lb. -328 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 17.4 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.2 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 53.2 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 41.8 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.4 in 39.7 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 55.4 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 52.5 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.1 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.2 ft3 23.3 ft3 -9.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.2 ft3 54.7 ft3 -40.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
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
2009 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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