Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 106.3 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 175.0 in | 26.6 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 67.9 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in | 14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5401 lb. | 2890 lb. | 2511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.3 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.0 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 16.1 | 33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2007 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review |