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Toyota Avalon (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2008 Toyota Avalon and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Toyota Avalon Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
382 hp@6000
391 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 121.1 in -10.1 in
Length 197.2 in 200.6 in -3.4 in
Width 72.8 in 76.0 in -3.2 in
Height 58.5 in 72.4 in -13.9 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 5545 lb. -2050 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 26.0 gal. -7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.1 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 58.3 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 0.0 in 55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 40.3 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 40.6 in -3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 58.9 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 39.5 in 1.4 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 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 114 in (over 3 rows) -31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.4 ft3 14.3 ft3 0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.4 43.8 ft3 -29.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.4 ft3 83.3 ft3 -68.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review
 

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