Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,134 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 5,207 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 2,029 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 2,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 90 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 1,064 mm | 918 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 879 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 493 L | -60 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 1,209 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 2,398 L | 0 L |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.