Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) vs. Mini Clubman (2017) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2017 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mini Clubman
Engine	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	105.1 in	16 in
Length	200.6 in	168.3 in	32.3 in
Width	76.0 in	70.9 in	5.1 in
Height	72.4 in	56.7 in	15.7 in
Curb Weight	5346 lb.	3486 lb.	1860 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	12.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	54.7 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	38.0 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	52.8 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	34.3 in	5.2 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)	75.7 in (over 2 rows)	38.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	17.5 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	17.5	26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	47.9 ft³	35.4 ft³

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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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2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review

2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review

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