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Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine 5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
382 hp@6000
391 lb-ft@2800
turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
483 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD w/low range AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 123.4 in -11.2 in
Length 184.5 in 205.0 in -20.5 in
Width 71.8 in 79.9 in -8.1 in
Height 76.0 in 71.8 in 4.2 in
Curb Weight 5510 lb. 5754 lb. -244 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.4 gal. 23.8 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 42.2 in 39.4 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 59.3 in -5.6 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 40.2 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 58.5 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.9 in 41.9 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.6 in -34.6 in
Total Legroom 94.4 in (over 2 rows) 116.8 in (over 3 rows) -22.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 45.2 ft3 17.4 ft3 27.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 45.2 42.7 ft3 2.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 79.5 ft3 84.7 ft3 -5.2 ft3

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