Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 114.6 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 180.7 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 70.7 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 79.3 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3425 lb. | 1824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 51.1 in | -11 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 50.5 in | -9.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.5 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 78.1 | -34.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -52 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect.