Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Prius v | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 109.4 in | 11.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 181.7 in | 18.6 in |
Width | 75.6 in | 69.9 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 62.0 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5249 lb. | 3274 lb. | 1975 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 34.3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |