Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 121.1 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 200.3 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.6 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 72.4 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4293 lb. | 5296 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 58.9 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.5 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -23.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -25.9 ft3 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |