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2006 Volvo V50 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.0 in | -17.1 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 201.6 in | -23.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.4 in | -6.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.8 in | -15.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 5401 lb. | -2075 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -10.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.5 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.3 in | -4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.5 in | -4.1 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 49.4 ft3 | -22 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -30.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL
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