Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 205 kW@5200 396 Nm@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 250 kW@6000 460 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,936 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,273 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,900 mm | 1,920 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,818 kg | 2,381 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 98 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,019 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,524 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,031 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,504 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,067 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,146 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 532 L | 405 L | 127 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 1,240 L | 17.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 | 2,359 L | 16.8 |
2006 Cadillac DTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Keeps you in the seat in the turns and feels like a la-z-boy! see full Cadillac DTS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
My two teenage daughters can take a 6 hour car trip and not be in each others space. see full Cadillac DTS review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |