Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 182.3 in | 18 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 70.0 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.6 in | 15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3262 lb. | 1987 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 35.6 in | 5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.2 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 27.1 in | 12.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 46.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.1 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 70.2 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA.