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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2008 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
265 kW@5750
510 Nm@4000
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
430 kW@5500
761 Nm@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,431 mm 3,076 mm -1 mm
Length 4,082 mm 5,131 mm -1 mm
Width 1,788 mm 1,933 mm 0 mm
Height 1,295 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,551 kg 2,610 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 100 L -30 L
Headroom, Row 1 963 mm 1,046 mm 962 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,326 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 1,016 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,481 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 978 mm -978 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 1,080 mm (over 1 row) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 184 L 453 L -269 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 6.5 1,399 L 5.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 278 L 2,656 L 276 L

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