Kia Optima (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2023) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2008	2023
Model	Kia Optima	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	117.9 in	-10.8 in
Length	186.4 in	194.3 in	-7.9 in
Width	71.1 in	76.6 in	-5.5 in
Height	58.3 in	70.7 in	-12.4 in
Curb Weight	3179 lb.	4608 lb.	-1429 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.3 in	-2.2 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	36.9 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	58.3 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.9 in	-3.1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	33.3 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	74.9 ft³	-60.1 ft³

2008 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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