Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6000 355 Nm@4700 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 250 kW@6000 460 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,940 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,996 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,773 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,919 kg | 2,425 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 74 L | 98 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,575 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 970 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,133 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 810 mm | 869 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,824 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 467 L | 405 L | 62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,325 L | 1,240 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,376 L | 2,359 L | 0 L |
2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.