Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Subaru Baja | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.3 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 193.3 in | 7 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 70.1 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 65.1 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3480 lb. | 1769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.9 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.3 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.3 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.6 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.5 in | 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) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.3 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 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |