Mazda MX-5 Miata (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2020
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	123.4 in	-31.7 in
Length	157.3 in	205.0 in	-47.7 in
Width	67.7 in	79.9 in	-12.2 in
Height	49.0 in	71.8 in	-22.8 in
Curb Weight	2441 lb.	5754 lb.	-3313 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	23.8 gal.	-11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	59.3 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	40.3 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	40.2 in	-40.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.5 in	-58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	41.9 in	-41.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-73.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.3 ft³	17.4 ft³	-12.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	5.3	42.7 ft³	-37.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	5.3 ft³	84.7 ft³	-79.4 ft³

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD	It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006	2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	There is no backseat, but this is a SPORTS CAR! see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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