2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)Change Car
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008)Change Car
Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 329 mm (12.95 in) (6.4 %) longer than the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 4812 mm (189.45 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL spans 1982 mm (78.03 in), which is 71 mm (2.80 in) (3.6 %) broader than the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1911 mm (75.24 in). As for height, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class reaches 1899 mm (74.76 in), which is 49 mm (1.93 in) (2.6 %) taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL at 1850 mm (72.83 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is longer and wider than the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class, while the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class is taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Length
5141 mm202.4 in
4812 mm189.4 in
Width
1982 mm78.0 in
1911 mm75.2 in
Height
1850 mm72.8 in
1899 mm74.8 in
5141 mm202.4 in🟢 +329 mm+13.0 in (+6.8%)
4812 mm189.4 in🔴 -329 mm-13.0 in (-6.4%)
1982 mm78.0 in🟢 +71 mm+2.8 in (+3.7%)
1911 mm75.2 in🔴 -71 mm-2.8 in (-3.6%)
1850 mm72.8 in🔴 -49 mm-1.9 in (-2.6%)
1899 mm74.8 in🟢 +49 mm+1.9 in (+2.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
SUV
Model Year:
2012
2009
Production:
n/a
n/a
Dimensions
Length:
5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in 🟢 +308 mm+12.1 in (+6.4%) - 🟢 +360 mm+14.2 in (+7.5%)
4781-4812 mm188.2-189.4 in 🔴 -360 mm-14.2 in (-7.0%) - 🔴 -308 mm-12.1 in (-6.0%)
Width:
1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in 🟢 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.2%) - 🟢 +71 mm+2.8 in (+3.7%)
1911 mm75.2 in 🔴 -71 mm-2.8 in (-3.6%) - 🔴 -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2141 mm84.3 in 🔴 -29 mm-1.1 in (-1.3%) - 🟢 +17 mm+0.7 in (+0.8%)
2124-2170 mm83.6-85.4 in 🔴 -17 mm-0.7 in (-0.8%) - 🟢 +29 mm+1.1 in (+1.4%)
Height:
1850 mm72.8 in 🔴 -49 mm-1.9 in (-2.6%) - 🟢 +76 mm+3.0 in (+4.3%)
1774-1899 mm69.8-74.8 in 🔴 -76 mm-3.0 in (-4.1%) - 🟢 +49 mm+1.9 in (+2.6%)
Ground Clearance:
201 mm7.9 in 🔴 -9 mm-0.4 in (-4.3%) - 🟢 +48 mm+1.9 in (+31.4%)
153-210 mm6.0-8.3 in 🔴 -48 mm-1.9 in (-23.9%) - 🟢 +9 mm+0.4 in (+4.5%)
Trunk Capacity:
680 liter24.0 cu ft 🔴 -153 liter-5.4 cu ft (-18.4%)
833 liter29.4 cu ft 🟢 +153 liter+5.4 cu ft (+22.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
2300 liter81.2 cu ft 🟢 +250 liter+8.8 cu ft (+12.2%)
2050 liter72.4 cu ft 🔴 -250 liter-8.8 cu ft (-10.9%)
