Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Volvo V90 | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 316 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,941 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,095 mm | 4,945 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,515 kg | 1,898 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 55 L | 43 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 912 mm | -911 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 869 mm | 0 mm | 869 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 558 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 19.7 | -18.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 1,526 L | 1 L |
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 |
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