| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2009 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi A4 / S4 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 340 hp@7000 302 lb-ft@3500 |
|
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 110.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 185.2 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 71.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.5 in | 16.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 3986 lb. | 1701 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.5 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 17.3 | 32.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | 43.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2013 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A4 / S4
| 2009 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.
