Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.9 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 202.9 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.2 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 60.7 in | 12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 4343 lb. | 1344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.0 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 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 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 20.1 | 29.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 73.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Taurus.