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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.