Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 106.3 in | 14.8 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 176.4 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 68.7 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 58.7 in | 13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5346 lb. | 3042 lb. | 2304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.5 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.1 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 21.6 | 22.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |