Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 113.1 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 185.7 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 64.6 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4277 lb. | -782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.7 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -41.9 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC.