Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	126.6 in	-5.5 in
Length	200.6 in	203.0 in	-2.4 in
Width	76.0 in	75.7 in	0.3 in
Height	72.4 in	65.4 in	7 in
Curb Weight	5512 lb.	4939 lb.	573 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	60.3 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.8 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	40.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	59.6 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	36.2 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.2 in	37.2 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	52.8 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.2 in	32.4 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	114 in (over 3 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	15.3 ft³	-1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	42.2 ft³	1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	85.0 ft³	-1.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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