Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 181.9 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.5 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 2844 lb. | 2436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.3 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.7 in | 3.8 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.4 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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 |
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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