Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,601 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,095 mm | 4,529 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,425 kg | 1,148 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 50 L | 48 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,318 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,173 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 899 mm | -898 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 869 mm | 0 mm | 869 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 382 L | 23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 13.5 | -12.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 13.5 | -11.5 L |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |