Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 108.3 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 186.4 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 71.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 59.3 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3600 lb. | 1649 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.0 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.1 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 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) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 68.6 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 |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |