Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.9 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 200.3 in | 0 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 74.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 67.4 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 4204 lb. | 1045 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 50.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 33.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -1.9 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 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |