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2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mazda RX-8 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 121.0 in | -14.6 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 201.6 in | -27.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.4 in | -6.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 72.8 in | -20 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 5401 lb. | -2356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -10.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.2 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 40.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.5 in | -6.3 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 | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.6 | 49.4 ft3 | -41.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -86.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda RX-8
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2014 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
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