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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volkswagen Eos | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 101.5 in | 19.6 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 173.5 in | 27.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.8 in | 15.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 5346 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1841 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 35.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 41.5 in | 17.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 32.5 in | 7 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 39.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 6.6 | 37.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 72.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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