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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,009 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,782 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,008 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 892 mm | -891 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 660 L | -252 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,549 L | 13.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon 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 | |
| 2013 | 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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