Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Genesis G90 | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 124.4 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 204.9 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.4 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 58.9 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5545 lb. | 4784 lb. | 761 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 46.3 in | -6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 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) | 84.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 15.7 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 67.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2018 Genesis G90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Large luxury sedans tend to have good driving positions, and the G90 gives no ground here. The windshield is set at a moderate angle and the instrument panel isn't overly deep or overly tall, so outward visibility is good. (While parking I greatly appreciated the standard around-view camera system.) Large luxury sedans also tend to have comfortable seats--otherwise, what would be the point of them? The G90's front seats are among the most comfortable I've experienced. The driver seat benefits from a few power adjustments that the front passenger seat lacks: upper seatback recline, cushion length, and side bolster spread. The front seats in the Cadillac CT6 compare poorly. Their non-adjustable bolsters are spaced too widely for anyone of remotely average size, and the cushion between them feels overly flat and firm. I much prefer the G90's cushier and more contoured front seats. see full Genesis G90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Genesis G90.