Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 250 kW@6000 460 Nm@2700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5600 367 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,690 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,671 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,920 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,381 kg | 1,946 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 72 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 795 mm | -794 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 790 L | -385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 27.9 | -26.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 1,892 L | 1 L |
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 |
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |