Volvo XC60 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2011) Specs

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2012 Volvo XC60 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	Volvo XC60	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	121.1 in	-11.9 in
Length	182.2 in	200.6 in	-18.4 in
Width	74.4 in	76.0 in	-1.6 in
Height	67.4 in	72.4 in	-5 in
Curb Weight	4225 lb.	5545 lb.	-1320 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	40.1 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.3 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	58.9 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	39.5 in	-3.1 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	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	114 in (over 3 rows)	-36.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.8 ft³	14.3 ft³	16.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	30.8	43.8 ft³	-13
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	83.3 ft³	-15.9 ft³

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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