2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Acura ILX Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Acura ILX |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
121.1 in |
105.1 in |
16 in |
Length |
200.6 in |
179.1 in |
21.5 in |
Width |
76.0 in |
70.6 in |
5.4 in |
Height |
72.4 in |
55.6 in |
16.8 in |
Curb Weight |
5346 lb. |
2910 lb. |
2436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
26.0 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.1 in |
37.9 in |
2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.3 in |
55.6 in |
2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
50.2 in |
-50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
42.3 in |
-2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
40.6 in |
35.9 in |
4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.9 in |
53.5 in |
5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
51.6 in |
-51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.5 in |
34.0 in |
5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 |
38.2 in |
0.0 in |
38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
50.5 in |
0.0 in |
50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 |
34.2 in |
0.0 in |
34.2 in |
Total Legroom |
114 in (over 3 rows) |
76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
14.3 ft3 |
12.4 ft3 |
1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
43.8 ft3 |
12.4 |
31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
83.3 ft3 |
12.4 ft3 |
70.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX
2013 |
For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people.
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2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit.
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