Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.1 in | -17.6 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 200.6 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 76.0 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 72.4 in | -16.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 5346 lb. | -2355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 58.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.6 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 58.9 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 0.0 in | 46.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 39.5 in | -7.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -39.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -69.4 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.