2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2020 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2020 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Hyundai Elantra |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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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 |
5346 lb. |
2844 lb. |
2502 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 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
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.
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2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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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.
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