2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2017 Audi TT Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2017 |
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| Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Audi TT |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
2dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
121.1 in |
98.6 in |
22.5 in |
| Length |
200.6 in |
164.7 in |
35.9 in |
| Width |
76.0 in |
72.1 in |
3.9 in |
| Height |
72.4 in |
53.2 in |
19.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
5346 lb. |
3164 lb. |
2182 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 gal. |
14.5 gal. |
11.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.1 in |
37.1 in |
3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.3 in |
53.6 in |
4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
41.1 in |
-0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
40.6 in |
33.8 in |
6.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.9 in |
47.9 in |
11 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
39.5 in |
28.9 in |
10.6 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 in (over 2 rows) |
44 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
14.3 ft3 |
12.0 ft3 |
2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
43.8 ft3 |
12.0 |
31.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
83.3 ft3 |
25.1 ft3 |
58.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi TT
| 2016 |
The new Audi TT's seats rank among the best for support and comfort, something of a surprise since they are in a sports car, not a luxury sedan, and don't have many adjustments. The more powerful, more expensive TTS has front seats with adjustable side bolsters, but these aren't offered in the regular TT. The sport package for the BMW 2 Series includes seats with adjustable bolsters, yet they can't be made to fit my form as well as the Audi's do. Nor can those in larger, more expensive Audis. Puzzling.
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| 2017 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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Many people will probably leave the rear seat folded, as head room and legroom are both scant. People much over five feet in height simply won't fit. Even a BMW 2 Series has a considerably roomier rear seat.
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