Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2011 Volvo S60 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Volvo S60	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	121.0 in	-11.7 in
Length	182.2 in	201.6 in	-19.4 in
Width	73.4 in	76.4 in	-3 in
Height	58.4 in	72.8 in	-14.4 in
Curb Weight	3901 lb.	5687 lb.	-1786 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	26.4 gal.	-8.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.2 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	58.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	40.3 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	40.0 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	38.5 in	-5 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	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-38.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	16.0 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.0	49.4 ft³	-37.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	93.8 ft³	-81.8 ft³

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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