Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.0 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 179.5 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 70.1 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 65.9 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.1 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.6 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 33.5 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 15 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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |