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2007 Saturn ION and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 121.1 in | -17.9 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 200.6 in | -16.1 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 76.0 in | -8.8 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 72.4 in | -15 in |
| Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 5280 lb. | -2379 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -13 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.6 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.9 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 39.5 in | -6.2 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 | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -68.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn ION
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
| 2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 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 |
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