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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Honda Accord Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Honda Accord | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 110.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 194.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in | 14.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5401 lb. | 3204 lb. | 2197 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 56.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 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) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 14.0 | 35.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 79.8 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Accord
| 2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
| 2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |
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