Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 109.8 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 192.5 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.1 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 4535 lb. | 745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 44.2 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 35.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 55.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 27.7 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2008 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 | 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |