Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 121.1 in | -26 in |
Length | 170.4 in | 200.3 in | -29.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.6 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 72.4 in | -21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 5249 lb. | -2394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 58.3 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -72.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -33.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -73.4 ft3 |
2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |