Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Mini Countryman (2012) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
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

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

2012 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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