Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 121.1 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 200.6 in | 7 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 72.4 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 5545 lb. | -1536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 58.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 39.5 in | 2.5 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 | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -29.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -25 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -64.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Cadillac DTS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.