Kia Optima (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2021) Specs

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2006 Kia Optima and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2006	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	117.9 in	-11.6 in
Length	185.8 in	194.3 in	-8.5 in
Width	71.5 in	76.6 in	-5.1 in
Height	55.5 in	70.7 in	-15.2 in
Curb Weight	3279 lb.	4608 lb.	-1329 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	59.3 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.3 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	58.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	40.9 in	-4.7 in
Total Legroom	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	33.3 ft³	-19.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	74.9 ft³	-61.3 ft³

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007	4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review

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