Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,659 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,600 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,920 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,381 kg | 1,669 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 60 L | 38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 762 mm | 102 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 348 L | 57 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 1,053 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 2,067 L | 0 L |
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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |