Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 121.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 200.6 in | 0 in |
Width | 78.6 in | 76.0 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.4 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4146 lb. | 5280 lb. | -1134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.9 in | 58.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 58.9 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 0.0 in | 67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.1 in | 50.5 in | 11.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 34.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 167.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | 84.6 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats in the front are comfortable. My husband has an SUV and I enjoy riding in my car more then in his car. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
I can get up to 2 adults and a child or 3 children, or 2 car seats and one child. The kids really like the rear seat and the middle captian chairs they love to recline and watch a movie. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy! see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seating for seven allows us to travel with family members in one vehicle instead of taking two. see full Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan review |
2008 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 |
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 |