| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mini Hardtop | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 97.1 in | 24 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 145.6 in | 54.7 in |
| Width | 75.6 in | 66.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 55.4 in | 17 in |
| Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 2546 lb. | 2703 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 15.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 50.3 in | 8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 44.7 in | 14.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 29.9 in | 9.6 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) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 5.7 | 38.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 59.3 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 |
| 2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |