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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2016) Specs

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year 2021 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLS Mercedes-Benz E-Class  
Engine turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
603 hp@5750
627 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
590 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,134 mm 2,875 mm 1 mm
Length 5,207 mm 4,895 mm 1 mm
Width 2,029 mm 1,854 mm 1 mm
Height 1,824 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,644 kg 2,116 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 90 L 80 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,486 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,064 mm 914 mm -913 mm
Legroom, Row 3 879 mm 0 mm 879 mm
Total Legroom 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 580 L -87 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,209 L 20.5 -19.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 1,625 L 1 L

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