Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 121.1 in | 0 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 200.6 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 76.0 in | -4 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 72.4 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 5280 lb. | -810 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.9 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 0.0 in | 61.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 50.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 34.2 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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 |