Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota FJ Cruiser | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 271 lb-ft@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 121.1 in | -15.2 in |
Length | 183.9 in | 200.3 in | -16.4 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 75.6 in | -1 in |
Height | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4290 lb. | 5249 lb. | -959 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 58.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.9 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.3 in | 39.5 in | -8.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -40.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.9 | 43.8 ft3 | -15.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.8 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |