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Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 106.3 in 14.8 in
Length 200.6 in 182.3 in 18.3 in
Width 76.0 in 70.0 in 6 in
Height 72.4 in 56.6 in 15.8 in
Curb Weight 5346 lb. 3262 lb. 2084 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 11.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.2 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 56.0 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in 35.6 in 5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 53.2 in 5.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 27.1 in 12.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.5 in 0.0 in 50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.2 in 0.0 in 34.2 in
Total Legroom 114 in (over 3 rows) 67.3 in (over 2 rows) 46.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 13.1 30.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 70.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review
 

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