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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 126.6 in | -5.6 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 203.0 in | -1.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 75.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 65.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5467 lb. | 4939 lb. | 528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 52.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 32.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2014 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 | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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