Thought this maybe of interest to other members? I really want to buy a 2007 Mercedes GL450 but have a hard time justifing the extra cost of a Mercedes. When I compare the GL450 to a 2007 GMC Acadia, it looks to me that I am taking a step down in comfort!!! Note: The 2008 Buick Enclave even looks better, but is not avaliable until April! We have test drove both vehicles and the things we don't like about the mercedes is the 2nd and 3rd row seating. The 2nd row seats in the mercedes are not as comfortable as the GMC Acadia. When the kids seat in the 3rd row seat it appears that they are more issolated and seat down in a hole. They also can not vie the TV in the Mercedes. The interior layout seems to be better thought out on the GMC? It has almost all the features that we are looking for except the mercedes image.

GMC Acadia
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2008 Buick Enclave


GL450 Compare to Acadia
Length x Height
GMC Acadia - 200.7 in.x 72.8
Mercedes GL450 - 200.3 x 72.4

MPG
GMC Acadia - 17/24
Mercedes GL450 - 15/19

AWD
GMC Acadia - Standard
Mercedes GL450 - Standard

Seats folded down - Cargo Space
GMC Acadia - 117 cubic feet
Mercedes GL450 - 83 cubic feet

Seats folded up - Cargo Space
GMC Acadia - 19.7 cubic feet
Mercedes GL450 - 14.3 cubic feet

Engine HP
GMC Acadia - 275 hp
Mercedes GL450 - 335 hp

Self Leveling
GMC Acadia - N/A
Mercedes GL450 - Standard (Not sure who important this feature is? )

Spare Wheel
GMC Acadia - Alloy
Mercedes GL450 - Steel

Sun Roof
GMC Acadia - 1 Front (Power), 1 Rear (Fixed) -
Mercedes GL450 - 1 Front (Power), 1 Rear (Fixed)

Rear Door
GMC Acadia - Power Liftgate (Standard)
Mercedes GL450 - Power Liftgate (Optional)

Driver Seat
GMC Acadia - 8 Way Power
Mercedes GL450 - 8 Way Power

Passanger Seat
GMC Acadia - 4 Way Power (w/Lumbar)
Mercedes GL450 - 8 Way Power (lumbar NOT AVALIBLE)

Rear Seats
GMC Acadia - 2nd row (2 Captains) 3rd row (Bench)
Mercedes GL450 - 2nd row (Bench) 3rd row (Bench)

Rear Heated Seats
GMC Acadia - N/A (Can be installed aftermarket with kit)
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Third Row Seat
GMC Acadia - Manual (split-bench) Folds Flat
Mercedes GL450 - Power (split-bench) Folds Flat

Air Conditioning
GMC Acadia - Dual (Standard)
Mercedes GL450 - Dual (Optional)

Air Filter
GMC Acadia - N/A
Mercedes GL450 - Charcoal Filter (Optional)

Air Bags
GMC Acadia - Side (Front). Head (Front / 2nd row / 3rd row)
Mercedes GL450 - Side (Front/Rear), Head (Front / 2nd row / 3rd row)

Xenon Lights
GMC Acadia - Optional
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

MP3
GMC Acadia - Standard
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Speakers
GMC Acadia - Bose Qty 10
Mercedes GL450 - Qty 8

Sat Radio
GMC Acadia - XM
Mercedes GL450 - Sirus

Rear Seat Audio Control
GMC Acadia - Standard
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Video Game Intput Jacks
GMC Acadia - Optional
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

TV
GMC Acadia - Optional (Ceiling flip down) viewable from 2nd row and 3rd row seats
Mercedes GL450 - Optional (headrest or center console mount) Not veiwable from 3rd row seats

Navigation
GMC Acadia - DVD (Optional)
Mercedes GL450 - DVD (Optional)

SAT Communication
GMC Acadia - Onstar
Mercedes GL450 - Teleaid

Distronic Cruise Control
GMC Acadia - N/A
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Remote Start
GMC Acadia - Optional
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
GMC Acadia - Standard
Mercedes GL450 - N/A

Hands Free Phone
GMC Acadia - Optional
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

Premium Wood Dash
GMC Acadia - N/A (would need to buy aftermarket kit)
Mercedes GL450 - Optional

 

Actually, I think that second-row comfort is one of the few weaknesses of the Acadia. That and the interior materials don't compare with those in a Mercedes.

I'll have initial reliability info on the Acadia in May.

 

I wouldn't want to buy into a name brand of failing models anda corrupt company(GMC). While the Acadia is a nice suv, I would go with the GL simply because of the optional diesel, interior components, design, engineering, status and overall appreciation of the brand.

 

ok you drove both vehicles, you still believe that the gmc is better than the gl. well actually i cant even compare the gl to the gmc even the yukon, i think the gl has more room compared to those two, even the back seats, i think gl is the only suv that has 3rd that is liveable even for adults, even on long drives., i used to have gmc yukon xl, yes its big but not in packaging, 2nd row cramped doesnt even recline, 3rd row yes 3 kids , yes not in a hole but sitting on top of the bump, no leg room. what else the looks? its the taste. pricing yes cheaper but remember your depreciation, the very 1st day of the brand. gas consumption, in reality for me they are the same! dont be fooled by the sticker. i know its way too much but you get what you paid for. and remember buy a car that you will love down the road, and not dislike 2 or 3 years after.