| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mini Clubman | |
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| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 105.1 in | 16 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 168.3 in | 32 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 70.9 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.7 in | 15.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3105 lb. | 2144 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 34.3 in | 5.2 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) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 17.5 | 26.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | 35.4 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 |
| 2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review | ||
| 2016 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |