Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 111.0 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 195.2 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 72.2 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.5 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3461 lb. | 1788 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.9 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 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) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.0 | 27.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 67.3 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 |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.