Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 200 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 108.5 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 178.3 in | 22 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 74.3 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 66.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5296 lb. | 4246 lb. | 1050 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 8.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.7 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.1 in | 4.4 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) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 23.3 | 20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 28.6 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK.