Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 123.4 in | -22.6 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 205.0 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 79.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 71.8 in | -20.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4455 lb. | 5828 lb. | -1373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 59.3 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.2 in | -40.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -73.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 42.7 ft3 | -35.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -74.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.