Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
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. | 5346 lb. | -1803 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 |
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 |
2010 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 |