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Mazda Mazda3 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2015 2014  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 121.0 in -14.7 in
Length 175.6 in 201.6 in -26 in
Width 70.7 in 76.4 in -5.7 in
Height 57.3 in 72.8 in -15.5 in
Curb Weight 2852 lb. 5401 lb. -2549 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 26.4 gal. -13.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 41.2 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 58.5 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 40.3 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.0 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.4 in 58.3 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.5 in 0.0 in 53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 38.5 in -2.7 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 78 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.2 ft3 16.0 ft3 4.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 20.2 49.4 ft3 -29.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.1 ft3 93.8 ft3 -46.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL

2014 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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