Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) vs. Toyota Camry (2021) Specs

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2021 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year	2013	2021
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Toyota Camry
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.0 in	111.2 in	9.8 in
Length	201.6 in	192.1 in	9.5 in
Width	76.4 in	72.4 in	4 in
Height	72.8 in	56.9 in	15.9 in
Curb Weight	5687 lb.	3618 lb.	2069 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	15.8 gal.	10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.3 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	57.7 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.0 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	55.7 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.0 in	0.5 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)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	15.1	34.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	15.1 ft³	78.7 ft³

2013 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL.

2021 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The rear seat is similarly meh. Passengers back there will encounter a decent amount of legroom (much more than in the Mazda6), but (unless they have very short legs) insufficient thigh support and (if they're of above-average height) the headliner. This last is the price of the current Camry's racier roof line. Perhaps they figure people who require a roomy rear seat will buy a crossover. To be fair, many manufacturers have been sacrificing rear seat headroom for a more stylish roof line, as this seems the best way for sedans to retain appeal in a market hot for crossovers. see full Toyota Camry review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Toyota Camry.

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