Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	121.1 in	-15.4 in
Length	181.0 in	200.6 in	-19.6 in
Width	70.7 in	76.0 in	-5.3 in
Height	58.1 in	72.4 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3471 lb.	5512 lb.	-2041 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	26.0 gal.	-10.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.3 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.3 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.6 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	58.9 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	39.5 in	-4.1 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	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	14.3 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	43.8 ft³	-28.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	83.3 ft³	-68.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze 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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