Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 122.0 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 206.8 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 76.3 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 70.3 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 4503 lb. | 746 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 62.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.4 in | 3.1 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.3 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 |
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |