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Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Volvo V50 specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL Volvo V50  
Engine 4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
335 hp@6000
339 lb-ft@2700
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 103.9 in 17.2 in
Length 200.6 in 177.7 in 22.9 in
Width 76.0 in 69.7 in 6.3 in
Height 72.4 in 57.2 in 15.2 in
Curb Weight 5346 lb. 3548 lb. 1798 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.9 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.2 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 41.6 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 38.1 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 54.1 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.7 in -50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 34.4 in 5.1 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 in (over 2 rows) 38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3 27.4 ft3 -13.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 27.4 16.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3 62.9 ft3 20.4 ft3

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2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
 
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