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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Audi Q7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi Q7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3750 406 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 3,002 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,121 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,941 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,480 kg | 2,525 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 100 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 942 mm | 36 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 904 mm | 84 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 1,234 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 742 mm | 147 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 309 L | 144 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,399 L | 1,189 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,656 L | 2,053 L | 0 L |
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 | |
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