Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2010) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	105.9 in	15.2 in
Length	200.6 in	183.9 in	16.7 in
Width	76.0 in	74.6 in	1.4 in
Height	72.4 in	70.9 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	5346 lb.	4050 lb.	1296 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	41.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.4 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	40.3 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	53.9 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	31.3 in	8.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	0.0 in	38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.2 in	0.0 in	34.2 in
Total Legroom	114 in (over 3 rows)	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	40.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	27.9 ft³	-13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	27.9	15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	66.8 ft³	16.5 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 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2010 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

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