Volvo C30 (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) Specs

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2013 Volvo C30 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volvo C30	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	121.1 in	-17.2 in
Length	167.4 in	200.6 in	-33.2 in
Width	70.2 in	76.0 in	-5.8 in
Height	57.0 in	72.4 in	-15.4 in
Curb Weight	3211 lb.	5545 lb.	-2334 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	26.0 gal.	-10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	58.3 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.3 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	40.6 in	-4.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	58.9 in	-11.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.5 in	-5.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.2 in	-38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.2 in	-34.2 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-37.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	14.3 ft³	-1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.9	43.8 ft³	-30.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	83.3 ft³	-63.1 ft³

2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review

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