Honda Accord (2019) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

vs.

◆

2019 Honda Accord and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2019	2013
Model	Honda Accord	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	121.0 in	-9.6 in
Length	192.2 in	201.6 in	-9.4 in
Width	73.3 in	76.4 in	-3.1 in
Height	57.1 in	72.8 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3131 lb.	5401 lb.	-2270 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	26.4 gal.	-11.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	41.2 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	0.0 in	55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.3 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	40.0 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	58.3 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.4 in	38.5 in	1.9 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	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.7 ft³	16.0 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	16.7	49.4 ft³	-32.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.7 ft³	93.8 ft³	-77.1 ft³

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Honda Accord

2019 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Back in the day, Hondas weren't roomy by any absolute yardstick, but were surprisingly capacious considering their small exterior dimensions. Honda knew how to make the most of a small package. The Accord grew dramatically over the years. The second-generation 1982 sedan that put the model on the map (literally, they were everywhere) was 173.6 inches long and 65.0 inches wide, on a 96.5-inch wheelbase. The eighth-generation 2008 Accord was over 20 inches longer and 7.7 inches wider, on a 110.2-inch wheelbase. For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda regained enough of its former space efficiency skills to maintain interior space while slightly shrinking the car's exterior. For the tenth-generation car, they've pulled off a magic trick. Even though the new Accord is 0.3 inches less lengthy, Honda managed to increase total legroom by 1.7 inches. A two-inch wheelbase stretch contributed; to reduce overall length Honda trimmed the car's overhangs. Rear seat passengers now enjoy over 40 inches of rear legroom, a dramatic 2.4 inches more than in the Camry. They will feel like they're in a limo. What's the catch? Well, those rear seat occupants best not have tall torsos. The lower (by six-tenths of an inch), sleeker roof line cuts into rear headroom. The Camry provides another 0.7 inches for the heads of rear passengers. This might not sound like much until you have a rear seat passenger a bit over six feet in height. Also, Honda only managed as much rear headroom as it did by positioning the rear seat cushion somewhat low to the floor. Some--but not many--competitors have more comfortably positioned rear seat cushions. I'll note here that the new Accord also has a larger trunk than last year's Accord, the Camry, and every other competitor--but most are within a cubic foot. I'd trade a cubic foot for the interior trunk handle they appear to have considered, then left off the car. Keep the car clean or you'll dirty a hand closing the lid. see full Honda Accord review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Honda Accord

2019 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	0	Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment. --- Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective. --- The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them. --- The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle. --- see full Honda Accord review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Sedans.

See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.