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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2006 Toyota 4Runner Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 109.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 189.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 69.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5346 lb. | 4505 lb. | 841 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 34.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 32.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 56.7 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 24.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 13.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota 4Runner
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room in the backs seat, and actually decent 3rd row seating for the kids. Kills the cargo area though. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 people. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
After a trip to TX from CO my back was hurting. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
the front seat is too close to the floor. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
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