Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 179 kW@3600 617 Nm@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 542 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 2,875 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,121 mm | 4,895 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,941 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,480 kg | 1,947 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 80 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 914 mm | 64 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 889 mm | 0 mm | 889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 580 L | -127 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,399 L | 20.5 | -19.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,656 L | 1,625 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2012 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 |