2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Lincoln MKZ Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Lincoln MKZ |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
112.2 in |
8.8 in |
Length |
201.6 in |
194.1 in |
7.5 in |
Width |
76.4 in |
73.4 in |
3 in |
Height |
72.8 in |
58.2 in |
14.6 in |
Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
3719 lb. |
1682 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
16.5 gal. |
9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
37.9 in |
3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
57.7 in |
0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
55.1 in |
-55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
41.8 in |
-1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
36.6 in |
3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
55.3 in |
3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
53.8 in |
-53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
37.0 in |
1.5 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) |
78.8 in (over 2 rows) |
35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
15.4 ft3 |
0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
15.4 |
34 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
15.4 ft3 |
78.4 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 2014 Lincoln MKZ
2013 |
Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support.
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2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier.
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