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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2018 Kia Stinger Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Kia Stinger | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 114.4 in | 6.6 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 190.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 73.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 55.1 in | 17.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 4023 lb. | 1664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.0 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 54.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.4 in | 2.1 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) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 23.3 | 26.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | 52.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger
| 2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review | |
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