Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012

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Mercedes-Benz GL Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr SUV
Wheelbase 121.1 in
Length 200.6 in
Width 76.0 in
Height 72.4 in
Curb Weight 5346 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.2 in
Total Legroom 114 in (over 3 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim GL450 / GL350 GL550
Standard Engine 4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
335 hp@6000
339 lb-ft@2700
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
382 hp@6000
391 lb-ft@2800
Optional Engine(s)turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
 
Standard Transmission7-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWD
Standard Tires275/55HR19 tires295/40HR21 tires
Optional Tires275/50HR20 tires 

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr SUV GL450 / GL350 62,570 58,190 875
4dr SUV GL550 85,300 79,329 875

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