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2009 Volvo V50 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 121.1 in | -17.2 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 200.6 in | -22.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.0 in | -6.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 72.4 in | -15 in |
| Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 5280 lb. | -1737 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 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 | 40.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.5 in | -5.1 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 43.8 ft3 | -16.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 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 |
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