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Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2020 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2020 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
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
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 112.2 in 8.9 in
Length 200.6 in 194.9 in 5.7 in
Width 76.0 in 76.0 in 0 in
Height 72.4 in 68.1 in 4.3 in
Curb Weight 5346 lb. 4330 lb. 1016 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 17.9 gal. 8.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 41.2 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 59.0 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 57.2 in -57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 42.0 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 39.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 58.7 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.0 in -57 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 41.0 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 36.1 in 2.1 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) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3 16.0 ft3 -1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 48.4 ft3 -4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3 84.3 ft3 -1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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