Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi TT | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 97.2 in | 23.9 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 164.5 in | 36.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 53.5 in | 18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 3153 lb. | 2127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.2 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 32.6 in | 8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 47.5 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 29.2 in | 10.3 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) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 43.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.1 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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 |
2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2012 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |