Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Kia Forte | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.3 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 178.3 in | 22.3 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 69.9 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.5 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 2707 lb. | 2573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 12.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.3 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 54.7 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.0 in | 4.5 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |