2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2015 Toyota Prius Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2015 |
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Model |
Mercedes-Benz GL |
Toyota Prius |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
3,073 mm |
2,700 mm |
1 mm |
Length |
5,121 mm |
4,481 mm |
1 mm |
Width |
1,941 mm |
1,745 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,849 mm |
1,491 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
2,450 kg |
1,380 kg |
1 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
100 L |
45 L |
55 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,046 mm |
980 mm |
-979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,486 mm |
1,394 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0 mm |
1,339 mm |
-1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,024 mm |
1,080 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
1,016 mm |
955 mm |
-954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,481 mm |
1,349 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0 mm |
1,300 mm |
-1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
978 mm |
914 mm |
64 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 |
988 mm |
0 mm |
988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,283 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 |
889 mm |
0 mm |
889 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,891 mm (over 3 rows) |
1,994 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
453 L |
612 L |
-159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,399 L |
21.6 |
-20.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
2,656 L |
1,121 L |
1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Prius
2016 |
For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan.
The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable.
The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia.
Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX.
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2015 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited.
Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility.
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