2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Jaguar XJ Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Jaguar XJ |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan, ext. |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
124.3 in |
-3.3 in |
| Length |
201.6 in |
206.6 in |
-5 in |
| Width |
76.4 in |
74.6 in |
1.8 in |
| Height |
72.8 in |
57.0 in |
15.8 in |
| Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
3897 lb. |
1504 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
21.7 gal. |
4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
38.4 in |
2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
58.3 in |
0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
58.3 in |
-58.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
41.5 in |
-1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
38.6 in |
1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
58.2 in |
0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
58.3 in |
-58.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
44.1 in |
-5.6 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) |
85.6 in (over 2 rows) |
28.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
15.2 ft3 |
0.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
15.2 |
34.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
15.2 ft3 |
78.6 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 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 2014 Jaguar XJ
| 2013 |
This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for.
The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary.
The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space.
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| 2014 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority?
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