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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2016) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz GLE  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
2.1L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
201 hp@3800
369 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 114.8 in 11.8 in
Length 203.0 in 189.1 in 13.9 in
Width 77.1 in 75.8 in 1.3 in
Height 65.4 in 70.7 in -5.3 in
Curb Weight 5203 lb. 4742 lb. 461 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 24.6 gal. -3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.9 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 58.5 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.3 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 38.5 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 58.4 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 38.4 in -2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 0.0 in 32.4 in
Total Legroom 108.4 in (over 3 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.2 ft3 38.2 ft3 -23 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 38.2 4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 80.3 ft3 4.7 ft3

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