Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Volvo S60 (2006) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2006 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Volvo S60
Engine	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	106.9 in	14.2 in
Length	200.6 in	180.2 in	20.4 in
Width	76.0 in	71.4 in	4.6 in
Height	72.4 in	56.2 in	16.2 in
Curb Weight	5545 lb.	3693 lb.	1852 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.7 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	56.2 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.6 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.5 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	33.3 in	6.2 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)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	13.9	29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	69.4 ft³

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review

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