Mercedes-Benz GL (2015) vs. Volvo XC60 (2012) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.0 in	109.2 in	11.8 in
Length	201.6 in	182.2 in	19.4 in
Width	76.4 in	74.4 in	2 in
Height	72.8 in	67.4 in	5.4 in
Curb Weight	5687 lb.	4236 lb.	1451 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.0 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	56.7 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	41.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	55.2 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.4 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	30.8 ft³	-14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	30.8	18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	67.4 ft³	26.4 ft³

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2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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