Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
|
Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 121.1 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 200.6 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.0 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 72.4 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5038 lb. | 5512 lb. | -474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 58.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.5 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -7.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.