Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 428 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 114.7 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 195.6 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 75.2 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 55.9 in | 16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5296 lb. | 4266 lb. | 1030 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 36.9 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 36.6 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.9 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.0 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 24.5 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | 27.3 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 |
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
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