Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 121.0 in | -11 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 201.6 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 76.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 72.8 in | -15.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 5687 lb. | -2302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 40.3 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 38.5 in | -3.8 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 49.4 ft3 | -34 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -78.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.