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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| 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 | 5-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 | 188.4 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 68.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5346 lb. | 4266 lb. | 1080 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 55.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 29.2 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -12.1 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 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 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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