Buick Enclave (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

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2018 Buick Enclave and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Buick Enclave	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 266 lb-ft@2800	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	121.1 in	-0.2 in
Length	204.3 in	200.6 in	3.7 in
Width	78.8 in	76.0 in	2.8 in
Height	69.9 in	72.4 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	4359 lb.	5346 lb.	-987 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	26.0 gal.	-7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.4 in	58.3 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	40.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.7 in	58.9 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.7 in	0.0 in	57.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.5 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	38.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.3 in	50.5 in	6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	0.0 in	48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.5 in	34.2 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	14.3 ft³	9.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	58.0 ft³	43.8 ft³	14.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	97.6 ft³	83.3 ft³	14.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Enclave

2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Despite its size, the original Buick Enclave had a tighter, less comfortable second-row seat than many smaller crossovers. With the redesign this has been fixed. Second-row legroom has increased by a substantial three inches and--of at least equal significance--the seat cushions have been raised higher off the floor. Adults sitting in the second-row seats now enjoy a modicum of thigh support. But if you want to fit three people in the Enclave's second row, you can't. All Enclaves are fitted with captain's chairs. For an eight-passenger large crossover, check out the related Chevrolet Traverse. The Enclave's third-row seat isn't as roomy or as comfortable as its second-row seats, with both knee room and head room in shorter supply (the latter thanks to a bulge in the rearmost section of the headlinder). But if the second row is moved forward a couple of inches (also necessary for folding the third-row seat) then both rows offer plenty of legroom. It helps that there's plenty of space for toes beneath the second-row seats. Plus there's enough shoulder room for three people in the way-back, one more than in most three-row crossovers. Occupants of both the second and the third rows enjoy an open view forward thanks to stadium-style seating. Volvo's reputation for comfortable seats is based on the comfort of its cars' front seats. The Volvo's second-row seats are comfortably high off the floor, but they aren't as roomy as the those in the larger Buick. It's third-row seat is considerably tighter than that in the Buick, and can only hold two (optimally prepubescent) people. see full Buick Enclave review

2018 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Similarly, while the Buick Enclave's front seats are comfortable, they're marginal for those in a nearly $60,000 vehicle. The Volvo XC90's front seats are available with a much larger number of adjustments and even without these look and feel much more posh than the Buick's. Some people might also find the Enclave's tall center console overly intrusive. I personally like the sporty vibe it brings to an otherwise unsporty vehicle. In general I like what Buick's designers tried to do inside the Enclave, with clean, flowing lines and a low-profile Audi-like instrument panel. There's just something missing in the execution--it's about 95 percent of the way there--and I can't quite put my finger on what the missing 5 percent is. It's in the details. see full Buick Enclave review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

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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