Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.7 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 203.0 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 78.5 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 76.0 in | 68.5 in | 7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5510 lb. | 4376 lb. | 1134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 64.2 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 59.8 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 41.1 in | 11.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 63.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.4 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 40.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -22.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.2 | 86.9 ft3 | -41.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -65.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.