Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 123.4 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 205.0 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 79.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 71.8 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 5828 lb. | -1551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.3 in | -2.2 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 | 40.2 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 41.9 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 42.7 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -69.4 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.