Subaru Forester (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

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2017 Subaru Forester and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2017	2013
Model	Subaru Forester	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	121.0 in	-17.1 in
Length	180.9 in	201.6 in	-20.7 in
Width	70.7 in	76.4 in	-5.7 in
Height	66.4 in	72.8 in	-6.4 in
Curb Weight	3296 lb.	5401 lb.	-2105 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	26.4 gal.	-10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	58.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	40.3 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	40.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	58.3 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.5 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	16.0 ft³	18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.4	49.4 ft³	-15
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	93.8 ft³	-19.1 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL

2013 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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