Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 121.1 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 191.8 in | 200.3 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 75.6 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 72.5 in | 72.4 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4417 lb. | 5249 lb. | -832 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 0.0 in | 58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -0.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Excellent Front Seats see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD |
I am tall (6'6") and fit in the front seats and am able to drive it. That is rare and good. Comfort is high for a GM product. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The best front seats for cruising and around town comfort. Love the individual memory settings and adjustment range of the power controls. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer review |
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too cramped getting in and out of the rear seating. see full Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 |