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Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL Subaru Legacy  
Engine 5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
382 hp@6000
391 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 105.1 in 16 in
Length 200.6 in 186.2 in 14.4 in
Width 76.0 in 68.1 in 7.9 in
Height 72.4 in 56.1 in 16.3 in
Curb Weight 5545 lb. 3435 lb. 2110 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 16.9 gal. 9.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 39.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 54.4 in 3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 44.1 in -3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 36.5 in 4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 53.7 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 33.9 in 5.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.5 in 0.0 in 50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.2 in 0.0 in 34.2 in
Total Legroom 114 in (over 3 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3 11.4 ft3 2.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 11.4 32.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3 11.4 ft3 71.9 ft3

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2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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