Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) vs. Volvo S60 (2008) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2008 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Volvo S60
Engine	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	106.9 in	14.2 in
Length	200.6 in	180.2 in	20.4 in
Width	76.0 in	71.4 in	4.6 in
Height	72.4 in	56.2 in	16.2 in
Curb Weight	5545 lb.	3393 lb.	2152 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	38.7 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	56.2 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	49.0 in	-49 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	42.6 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.9 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	55.5 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	33.3 in	6.2 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)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	38.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	13.9	29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	69.4 ft³

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2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review

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