Acura RDX (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

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2012 Acura RDX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	Acura RDX	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	121.1 in	-16.8 in
Length	180.7 in	200.6 in	-19.9 in
Width	73.6 in	76.0 in	-2.4 in
Height	65.2 in	72.4 in	-7.2 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	5346 lb.	-1415 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	26.0 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.1 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	58.3 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.3 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.6 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.9 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.5 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.2 in	-34.2 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	13.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	43.8 ft³	-16
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	83.3 ft³	-22.7 ft³

2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review

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