Porsche Boxster (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2006 Porsche Boxster and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2017
Model	Porsche Boxster	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	3.2L H6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.1 in	121.1 in	-26 in
Length	170.4 in	202.0 in	-31.6 in
Width	70.9 in	76.1 in	-5.2 in
Height	51.0 in	72.8 in	-21.8 in
Curb Weight	3053 lb.	5754 lb.	-2701 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	26.4 gal.	-9.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.7 in	58.5 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.3 in	1.3 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	41.6 in (over 1 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-72.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	16.0 ft³	-6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.9	49.4 ft³	-39.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.9 ft³	93.8 ft³	-83.9 ft³

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review

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