2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Cadillac ELR |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
2dr Coupe |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
106.1 in |
14.9 in |
Length |
201.6 in |
186.0 in |
15.6 in |
Width |
76.4 in |
72.7 in |
3.7 in |
Height |
72.8 in |
55.9 in |
16.9 in |
Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
4050 lb. |
1351 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
9.3 gal. |
17.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
36.9 in |
4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
55.2 in |
3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
52.9 in |
-52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
42.2 in |
-1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
34.7 in |
5.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
49.9 in |
8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
48.6 in |
-48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
33.6 in |
4.9 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) |
75.8 in (over 2 rows) |
38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
10.5 ft3 |
5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
10.5 |
38.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
10.5 ft3 |
83.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 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 2014 Cadillac ELR
2014 |
Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters).
Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy.
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2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey.
The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional.
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