Mercedes-Benz GL (2010) vs. Mini Countryman (2011) Specs

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2010	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mini Countryman
Engine	4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	102.2 in	18.9 in
Length	200.6 in	161.7 in	38.9 in
Width	76.0 in	70.4 in	5.6 in
Height	72.4 in	61.5 in	10.9 in
Curb Weight	5346 lb.	3208 lb.	2138 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	13.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	52.8 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.5 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	52.1 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	33.8 in	5.7 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)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	39.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	12.2 ft³	2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	12.2	31.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	41.3 ft³	42 ft³

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review

2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review

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