Volkswagen CC (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen CC and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2013	2020
Model	Volkswagen CC	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.7 in	123.4 in	-16.7 in
Length	188.9 in	205.0 in	-16.1 in
Width	73.0 in	79.9 in	-6.9 in
Height	55.8 in	71.8 in	-16 in
Curb Weight	3628 lb.	5754 lb.	-2126 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	59.3 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.3 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	40.2 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	58.5 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	41.9 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-37.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.2 ft³	17.4 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.2	42.7 ft³	-29.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.2 ft³	84.7 ft³	-71.5 ft³

2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review

2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review

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