Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@5250 700 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 430 kW@5500 761 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,895 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,496 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,942 kg | 2,610 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 100 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,046 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,443 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 978 mm | -64 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 580 L | 453 L | 127 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.5 | 1,399 L | 19.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,625 L | 2,656 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.