Subaru Legacy (2007) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

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2007 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Subaru Legacy	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	121.1 in	-16 in
Length	188.7 in	200.6 in	-11.9 in
Width	68.1 in	76.0 in	-7.9 in
Height	58.1 in	72.4 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3490 lb.	5545 lb.	-2055 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	26.0 gal.	-9.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	58.3 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	40.3 in	3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	58.9 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.5 in	-5.6 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	78 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-36 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	14.3 ft³	19.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	43.8 ft³	-10.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	83.3 ft³	-17.1 ft³

2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review

2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review

2012 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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