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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V12
OHC-3v
380 kW@5000
830 Nm@1800
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
430 kW@5500
761 Nm@1750
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,165 mm 3,076 mm 0 mm
Length 5,245 mm 5,131 mm 0 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,933 mm 0 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,250 kg 2,610 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 90 L 100 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 960 mm 1,046 mm 959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,521 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 1,016 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,509 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,074 mm 978 mm -977 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 988 mm -988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,283 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 889 mm -889 mm
Total Legroom 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 464 L 453 L 11 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 16.4 1,399 L 15.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.4 2,656 L 14.4

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