Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Nissan Quest | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 118.1 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 200.8 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 77.6 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5401 lb. | 4367 lb. | 1034 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 64.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.8 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 63.2 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.0 in | -66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 61.2 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 40.5 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2013 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |