Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) vs. Subaru Legacy (2014) Specs
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Subaru Legacy |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
121.0 in |
108.3 in |
12.7 in |
| Length |
201.6 in |
187.2 in |
14.4 in |
| Width |
76.4 in |
71.7 in |
4.7 in |
| Height |
72.8 in |
59.3 in |
13.5 in |
| Curb Weight |
5401 lb. |
3315 lb. |
2086 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.4 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
40.3 in |
0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.5 in |
56.3 in |
2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
43.0 in |
-2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
40.0 in |
37.5 in |
2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
58.3 in |
56.1 in |
2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
37.8 in |
0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
38.9 in |
0.0 in |
38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
50.5 in |
0.0 in |
50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
35.0 in |
0.0 in |
35 in |
| Total Legroom |
113.8 in (over 3 rows) |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
16.0 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
49.4 ft3 |
14.7 |
34.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
93.8 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
79.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
| 2015 |
Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still.
This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner.
The top trim level includes rear air vents.
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| 2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires.
I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy.
In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
| 2014 |
4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good.
see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2013 |
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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.
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