Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 121.1 in | -19.6 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 202.0 in | -28.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.1 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 72.8 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 5400 lb. | -1895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 41.2 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 58.5 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 40.0 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 58.3 in | -16.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.5 in | -6 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 | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.6 | 49.4 ft3 | -42.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -83.3 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.