Acura TL (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

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2008 Acura TL and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Acura TL	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	121.0 in	-13.1 in
Length	189.3 in	201.6 in	-12.3 in
Width	72.2 in	76.4 in	-4.2 in
Height	56.7 in	72.8 in	-16.1 in
Curb Weight	3419 lb.	5687 lb.	-2268 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	26.4 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	41.2 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	0.0 in	55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	40.3 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.0 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	58.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.9 in	38.5 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	-3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.5	49.4 ft³	-36.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	93.8 ft³	-81.3 ft³

2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review
2009	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review

2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Small for adults see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review

2013 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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