Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 98.3 in | 22.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 166.9 in | 33.4 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 70.5 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 50.8 in | 21.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3241 lb. | 2008 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 0.0 in | 39.5 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) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 71.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 10.9 | 32.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 72.4 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 |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |