Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 250 kW@6000 460 Nm@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 3,030 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,080 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,920 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,381 kg | 1,995 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 76 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,483 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,715 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 968 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,316 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 1,003 mm | 863 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 1,235 L | 404 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 2,676 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 4,216 L | -2 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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |