Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,762 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 66 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 892 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 660 L | -363 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 23.3 | -22.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 1,549 L | 1 L |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 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 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
When the front seats are positioned comfortably aft for a six footer, the second row passengers have way too little leg room. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped and uncomfortable for anyone over 5 feet tall. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and I are 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. kids can easily kick the seat (whcih in the Benz you want there feet off things). Not bad in sense it feels roomy when in it, but if you are looking for LOTS of space, look elsewhere. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We've only had the GLK-350 for a week. The backseat seems a little on the small side. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
small see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |