Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.2 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 187.6 in | 13 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 4373 lb. | 907 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 58.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 34.2 in | 5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 57.1 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 28.1 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |