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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
| Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,715 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,095 mm | 4,531 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,515 kg | 1,672 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 62 L | 36 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 838 mm | -837 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 869 mm | 0 mm | 869 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 345 L | 60 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 12.2 | -11.2 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 12.2 | -10.2 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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