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Mercedes-Benz CLS (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

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
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,875 mm 3,134 mm -1 mm
Length 4,940 mm 5,207 mm -1 mm
Width 1,882 mm 2,029 mm -1 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,824 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,940 kg 2,644 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 90 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 937 mm 1,001 mm 936 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,069 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 917 mm 1,021 mm 916 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 889 mm 1,064 mm 888 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 879 mm -879 mm
Total Legroom 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 433 L 493 L -60 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.3 1,209 L 14.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.3 2,398 L 13.3

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