Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Toyota FJ Cruiser
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	3,076 mm	2,690 mm	1 mm
Length	5,095 mm	4,671 mm	1 mm
Width	1,930 mm	1,895 mm	0 mm
Height	1,839 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,425 kg	1,837 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	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)	1,859 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

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 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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

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