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Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model Mazda CX-5 Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 121.1 in -14.8 in
Length 179.3 in 200.6 in -21.3 in
Width 72.4 in 76.0 in -3.6 in
Height 65.7 in 72.4 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 3212 lb. 5346 lb. -2134 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 26.0 gal. -11.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 58.3 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 40.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 40.6 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.5 in 58.9 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.3 in 39.5 in -0.2 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 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 114 in (over 3 rows) -33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.1 ft3 14.3 ft3 19.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.1 43.8 ft3 -9.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 64.8 ft3 83.3 ft3 -18.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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