Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Camry | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 178.3 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.4 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.9 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3884 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.5 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.1 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -39.7 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review |
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 |
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 |