Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) vs. Audi TT (2016) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2016 Audi TT Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Audi TT
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.0 in	98.6 in	22.4 in
Length	201.6 in	164.7 in	36.9 in
Width	76.4 in	72.1 in	4.3 in
Height	72.8 in	53.2 in	19.6 in
Curb Weight	5687 lb.	3208 lb.	2479 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	14.5 gal.	11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	37.1 in	4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	53.6 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	33.8 in	6.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	47.9 in	10.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	28.9 in	9.6 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)	70 in (over 2 rows)	43.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	12.0	37.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	25.1 ft³	68.7 ft³

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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2016 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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. see full Audi TT review

2016 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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. see full Audi TT review

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