Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Cadillac SRX | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 116.4 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 194.9 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.6 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 67.8 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 5401 lb. | 4164 lb. | 1237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 41.0 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 35.0 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 43.6 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 24.2 in | 10.8 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 32.4 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 | 24.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2007 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The car is very comfortable to ride in. My SRX has all the bells and whistles with electric seat controls. I often adjust the lumbar support to my needs depending on how bad my back is hurting that day. Heated seats also make for a very warm tush on a cold day. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My 10 year old son is already over 5 feet and he fits behind me OK. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rooms for me so room for friends to ride without being cramped see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For how big the SRX looks, it's passenger space is somewhat craped. It's not terrible by any means, but it's not very roomy either. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Much smaller compare to the R-class. The third row is a joke. see full Cadillac SRX review |