Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 121.1 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 202.0 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 76.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 72.8 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1477 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 41.2 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.0 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 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 | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 49.4 ft3 | -34.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -78.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.