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Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (2021) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications

Model Year 2016 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GLC  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
385 hp@6100
384 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.0 in 113.1 in 7.9 in
Length 201.6 in 183.8 in 17.8 in
Width 76.4 in 74.8 in 1.6 in
Height 72.8 in 65.5 in 7.3 in
Curb Weight 5687 lb. 4191 lb. 1496 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.4 gal. 17.4 gal. 9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.6 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 57.3 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.8 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 39.6 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 56.5 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.3 in 1.2 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) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 35.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 19.4 ft3 -3.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 49.4 ft3 19.4 30 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 93.8 ft3 56.5 ft3 37.3 ft3

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