Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year	2016	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.0 in	113.2 in	7.8 in
Length	201.6 in	192.7 in	8.9 in
Width	76.4 in	73.0 in	3.4 in
Height	72.8 in	58.9 in	13.9 in
Curb Weight	5467 lb.	4184 lb.	1283 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	21.1 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.3 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	57.8 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.8 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	56.8 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.0 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	77.3 in (over 2 rows)	36.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	20.5 ft³	-4.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	20.5	28.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	69.0 ft³	24.8 ft³

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2011 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

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