Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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 | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.1 in | -14 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 200.6 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.0 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 72.4 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 5346 lb. | -2052 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.3 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -28.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -68.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.