Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 500 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.1 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 202.0 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 76.1 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 76.0 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5633 lb. | 5754 lb. | -121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 40.3 in | 12.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 38.5 in | 3.4 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 | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -19.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.2 | 49.4 ft3 | -4.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.