Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 121.1 in | -12.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 200.3 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 75.6 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 72.4 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 5249 lb. | -1792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.9 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 50.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 34.0 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |