Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2012) Specs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2012 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLS	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	123.4 in	114.0 in	9.4 in
Length	205.0 in	190.8 in	14.2 in
Width	79.9 in	76.3 in	3.6 in
Height	71.8 in	67.4 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	5754 lb.	4938 lb.	816 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	22.4 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	0.0 in	39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	0.0 in	59.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	0.0 in	40.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	0.0 in	40.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	0.0 in	58.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.9 in	0.0 in	41.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.6 in	0.0 in	34.6 in
Total Legroom	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	116.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	23.7 ft³	-6.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.7 ft³	23.7	19 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.7 ft³	62.9 ft³	21.8 ft³

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2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review

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