Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Jaguar XK | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.1 in | -12.8 in |
Length | 188.6 in | 200.6 in | -12 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 76.0 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 52.0 in | 72.4 in | -20.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 5280 lb. | -1609 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.7 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.1 in | 40.3 in | 4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 40.6 in | -7.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 58.9 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 23.7 in | 39.5 in | -15.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -45.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.6 | 43.8 ft3 | -33.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.6 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -72.7 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent quality and positioning. see full Jaguar XK 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 |