So all we have is your word.

Ergonomics for the M16 is worse than that of the AK. All the controls are on the wrong side of the weapon except for the bolt closing device which is ridiculous because if the recoil spring isn’t strong enough to close the chamber on a live round then the gun is obviously so dirty you really shouldn’t be firing it in the first place and in the second place you’d have to smack the bolt closing device against a rock to push the bolt forward with more force than the main spring anyway.
The c0cking handle is ideally positioned to be able to be used by either left or right hand but to use it you must take your head away from the stock to operate it.
The AK on the other hand can be held and used left handed without fear of being injured by ejecting cartridge cases with your finger on the trigger and eye looking down the sights you can insert a fresh mag, remove the safety, and c0ck the weapon without taking your eyes off the target with training and practise.

In cramped conditions the buttstock can be removed and in most current AK models can be folded to make the weapon shorter than the M4 carbine version of the M16.