2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Lexus RX Specifications
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2013 |
2013 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Lexus RX |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
107.9 in |
13.1 in |
Length |
201.6 in |
187.8 in |
13.8 in |
Width |
76.4 in |
74.2 in |
2.2 in |
Height |
72.8 in |
66.3 in |
6.5 in |
Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
4178 lb. |
1223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
19.2 gal. |
7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
39.1 in |
2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
58.0 in |
0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.5 in |
-55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
43.1 in |
-2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
37.7 in |
2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
57.6 in |
0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
54.5 in |
-54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
36.8 in |
1.7 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) |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
40.0 ft3 |
-24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
40.0 |
9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
80.3 ft3 |
13.5 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 2013 Lexus RX
2013 |
Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this).
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2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors.
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