Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 121.2 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 202.5 in | -1.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 76.9 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.9 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 4494 lb. | 786 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.2 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.0 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 64.7 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.3 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 62.0 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 31.8 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -39.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -57.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Routan.