Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Ford Focus (2013) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Ford Focus Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Ford Focus
Engine	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	104.3 in	16.8 in
Length	200.6 in	171.6 in	29 in
Width	76.0 in	71.8 in	4.2 in
Height	72.4 in	57.7 in	14.7 in
Curb Weight	5545 lb.	3223 lb.	2322 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	13.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.3 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.6 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	53.7 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.7 in	-52.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	33.2 in	6.3 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)	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	38.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	23.8 ft³	-9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	23.8	20 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	44.8 ft³	38.5 ft³

2012 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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2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review

2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review
2012	4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review

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