Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
106.3 in |
14.7 in |
| Length |
201.6 in |
171.3 in |
30.3 in |
| Width |
76.4 in |
70.1 in |
6.3 in |
| Height |
72.8 in |
57.1 in |
15.7 in |
| Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
3045 lb. |
2356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
39.4 in |
1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
56.1 in |
2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.0 in |
-53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
42.2 in |
-1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
38.7 in |
1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
54.9 in |
3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
53.1 in |
-53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
35.9 in |
2.6 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) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
23.2 ft3 |
-7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
23.2 |
26.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
56.4 ft3 |
37.4 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 2015 Kia Forte
| 2014 |
People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults.
Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees.
Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2014 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price.
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