Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2008	2014
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	121.0 in	-17.7 in
Length	180.5 in	201.6 in	-21.1 in
Width	67.9 in	76.4 in	-8.5 in
Height	57.1 in	72.8 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	5687 lb.	-2712 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	26.4 gal.	-13.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.2 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	58.5 in	-5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	0.0 in	49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.3 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	40.0 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	58.3 in	-6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	38.5 in	-4.8 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	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	-2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	49.4 ft³	-35.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	93.8 ft³	-79.9 ft³

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2008	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2014 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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