Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

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2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	121.0 in	-21.6 in
Length	175.4 in	201.6 in	-26.2 in
Width	66.7 in	76.4 in	-9.7 in
Height	58.5 in	72.8 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3406 lb.	5687 lb.	-2281 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	26.4 gal.	-10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	41.2 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	58.5 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	40.3 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	40.0 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	58.3 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	38.5 in	-4.8 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	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	11.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.9	49.4 ft³	-21.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.6 ft³	93.8 ft³	-32.2 ft³

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

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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