Hyundai Genesis (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2017) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Genesis and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 516 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	114.8 in	0.8 in
Length	196.3 in	189.1 in	7.2 in
Width	74.4 in	75.8 in	-1.4 in
Height	58.1 in	70.7 in	-12.6 in
Curb Weight	4046 lb.	5238 lb.	-1192 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	24.6 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.9 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.3 in	40.3 in	4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	58.4 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.4 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	38.2 ft³	-22.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	80.3 ft³	-64.4 ft³

2012 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review

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