Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 178.3 in | 22 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 69.9 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.5 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 2661 lb. | 2588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.6 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.1 in | 6.4 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.8 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 68.5 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |