Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2013) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-5 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Saab 9-5	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	108.5 in	-2.1 in
Length	190.6 in	178.3 in	12.3 in
Width	70.5 in	74.3 in	-3.8 in
Height	57.7 in	66.9 in	-9.2 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3929 lb.	-249 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	55.2 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.4 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	39.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.4 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.5 in	-52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	35.1 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	23.3 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	54.7 ft³	18.3 ft³

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review

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

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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