Toyota 4Runner (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2012) Specs

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2006 Toyota 4Runner and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Toyota 4Runner	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 236 hp@5200 266 lb-ft@4000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	108.5 in	1.3 in
Length	189.2 in	178.3 in	10.9 in
Width	75.2 in	72.4 in	2.8 in
Height	69.3 in	66.9 in	2.4 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	3884 lb.	161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	55.2 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	53.2 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.8 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	55.4 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.4 in	52.5 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.1 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.9 in	0.0 in	32.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	24.1 in	0.0 in	24.1 in
Total Legroom	100.5 in (over 3 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	23.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	23.3 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.6 ft³	23.3	13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	75.1 ft³	54.7 ft³	20.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota 4Runner

2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lots of room in the backs seat, and actually decent 3rd row seating for the kids. Kills the cargo area though. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Plenty of room for 3 people. see full Toyota 4Runner review

2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	After a trip to TX from CO my back was hurting. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	the front seat is too close to the floor. see full Toyota 4Runner 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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