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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2007 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 108.5 in | 12.5 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 197.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 73.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in | 14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5401 lb. | 3322 lb. | 2079 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 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) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 16.9 | 32.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 76.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2013 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Taurus
| 2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
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