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Volkswagen Arteon (2023) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2023 Volkswagen Arteon and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2023 2016  
Model Volkswagen Arteon Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5350
295 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,842 mm 3,073 mm -1 mm
Length 4,864 mm 5,121 mm -1 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,443 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,668 kg 2,580 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 66 L 100 L -34 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 1,046 mm 957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 940 mm 1,016 mm 939 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,181 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 978 mm -977 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 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 770 L 453 L 317 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.2 1,399 L 26.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,591 L 2,656 L -1 L

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