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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,095 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,395 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 73 L | 25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 912 mm | 58 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 869 mm | 704 mm | 165 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 391 L | 14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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