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2006 Saab 9-3 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Saab 9-3 | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 221 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 108.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 183.2 in | 178.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 72.4 in | -3 in |
| Height | 60.6 in | 66.9 in | -6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3175 lb. | 3884 lb. | -709 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saab 9-3
| 2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very, very confortable seats. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Particularly comfortable for tall drivers see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of shoulder and leg room. Seats are deep enough. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat was firm and comfortable in recent 3 hour rides. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Saabs have had great seats forever. Nothing has changed... nice and firm, perfect bolstering. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can drive this car further than any other car I have driven and still be comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big seats that support long legged people, and comfortable on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Mulii adjustable power seat with very soft leather. The side support could be a bit better. I loved the soport seats but they are only offered on the V6 model which is much more thirsty. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
gret seats, everything within reach see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
wrap around comfortable seats see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seemed narrow and cramped. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
not bad for a convertible but if you regularly have more than 2 passengers rear seat is tight to get in and out with top up. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
a bit tight, but comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My right foot was always getting stuck under the dash. Other than that, it was fine. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a little tight, but headroom is more than sufficient. Seats in general are very comfortable. see full Saab 9-3 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very tight, especially behind tall driver. see full Saab 9-3 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2011 | 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 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 |
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