Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 188.7 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 77.0 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.7 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 4471 lb. | 778 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 61.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 61.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 58.6 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 29.3 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 81.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |