Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	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
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	202.0 in	-9.3 in
Width	73.0 in	76.1 in	-3.1 in
Height	58.9 in	72.8 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	4282 lb.	5754 lb.	-1472 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	26.4 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	41.2 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	58.5 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	40.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.8 in	58.3 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	38.5 in	-2.5 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	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-36.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.5 ft³	16.0 ft³	4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.5	49.4 ft³	-28.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	57.4 ft³	93.8 ft³	-36.4 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

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