Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2007) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	114.7 in	6.4 in
Length	200.6 in	188.5 in	12.1 in
Width	76.0 in	75.2 in	0.8 in
Height	72.4 in	69.8 in	2.6 in
Curb Weight	5512 lb.	4817 lb.	695 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	59.9 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.2 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	39.8 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	59.8 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	40.0 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.2 in	0.0 in	34.2 in
Total Legroom	114 in (over 3 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	29.4 ft³	-15.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	29.4	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	72.4 ft³	10.9 ft³

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.

2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

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