Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Mini Hardtop (2011) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2011 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2011	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Mini Hardtop
Engine	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	97.1 in	24 in
Length	200.6 in	145.6 in	55 in
Width	76.0 in	66.3 in	9.7 in
Height	72.4 in	55.4 in	17 in
Curb Weight	5545 lb.	2668 lb.	2877 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	15.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	50.3 in	8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.4 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.6 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	44.7 in	14.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	29.9 in	9.6 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)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	42.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	5.7 ft³	8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	5.7	38.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	24.0 ft³	59.3 ft³

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2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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