Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.9 in | 17.2 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 167.4 in | 33.2 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.2 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 57.0 in | 15.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 3211 lb. | 2069 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 36.4 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 47.0 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.9 in | 5.6 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.9 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 63.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |