Subaru WRX (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) Specs

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2015 Subaru WRX and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2015	2014
Model	Subaru WRX	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 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 Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	121.0 in	-16.7 in
Length	180.9 in	201.6 in	-20.7 in
Width	70.7 in	76.4 in	-5.7 in
Height	58.1 in	72.8 in	-14.7 in
Curb Weight	3386 lb.	5687 lb.	-2301 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	26.4 gal.	-10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.2 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	58.5 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.3 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	40.0 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in	58.3 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.5 in	-3.1 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	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	16.0 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	49.4 ft³	-37.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	93.8 ft³	-81.8 ft³

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

2014 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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