Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 121.1 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 202.0 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 76.1 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 72.8 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 5754 lb. | -661 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 49.4 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.