Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.7 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 183.5 in | 17.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.6 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 65.9 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 3455 lb. | 1825 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 38.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.9 in | -48.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 38.4 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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