Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz M-Class	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750
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	202.0 in	-12.9 in
Width	75.2 in	76.1 in	-0.9 in
Height	70.7 in	72.8 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	5238 lb.	5754 lb.	-516 lb.
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gal.	26.4 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	41.2 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	58.5 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	40.0 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.4 in	58.3 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 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	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.2 ft³	16.0 ft³	20.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.2	49.4 ft³	-13.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	93.8 ft³	-22.8 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

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