Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	121.1 in	-20.3 in
Length	180.4 in	202.0 in	-21.6 in
Width	71.5 in	76.1 in	-4.6 in
Height	51.1 in	72.8 in	-21.7 in
Curb Weight	4274 lb.	5754 lb.	-1480 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	26.4 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	41.2 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	58.5 in	-4.5 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	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 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	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-70.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.2 ft³	16.0 ft³	-8.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	7.2	49.4 ft³	-42.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	93.8 ft³	-83.6 ft³

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