2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)Change Car
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2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 503 mm (19.80 in) (9.8 %) longer than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 4638 mm (182.60 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL spans 1982 mm (78.03 in), which is 87 mm (3.43 in) (4.4 %) broader than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1895 mm (74.61 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL stands at 1850 mm (72.83 in), giving it an extra 30 mm (1.18 in) (1.6 %) compared to the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class at 1820 mm (71.65 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is longer, wider and taller than the 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class.

Length
5141 mm202.4 in
4638 mm182.6 in
Width
1982 mm78.0 in
1895 mm74.6 in
Height
1850 mm72.8 in
1820 mm71.7 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Side View Left
5141 mm202.4 in 🟒 +503 mm+19.8 in (+10.8%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Side View Left
4638 mm182.6 in πŸ”΄ -503 mm-19.8 in (-9.8%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Front View
1982 mm78.0 in 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+4.6%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Front View
1895 mm74.6 in πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-4.4%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Rear View
1850 mm72.8 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.6%)
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class Rear View
1820 mm71.7 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-class

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2012
2002

Production:

n/a
n/a

Dimensions

Length:

5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in
🟒 +482 mm+19.0 in (+10.4%) - 🟒 +506 mm+19.9 in (+10.9%)
4638 mm182.6 in
πŸ”΄ -506 mm-19.9 in (-9.8%) - πŸ”΄ -482 mm-19.0 in (-9.4%)

Width:

1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in
🟒 +39 mm+1.5 in (+2.1%) - 🟒 +142 mm+5.6 in (+7.7%)
1840-1895 mm72.4-74.6 in
πŸ”΄ -142 mm-5.6 in (-7.2%) - πŸ”΄ -39 mm-1.5 in (-2.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2141 mm84.3 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.7%)
2126 mm83.7 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.7%)

Height:

1850 mm72.8 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.6%) - 🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+2.5%)
1804-1820 mm71.0-71.7 in
πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.5%) - πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)

Ground Clearance:

201 mm7.9 in
πŸ”΄ -4 mm-0.2 in (-2.0%) - 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+6.3%)
189-205 mm7.4-8.1 in
πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-6.0%) - 🟒 +4 mm+0.2 in (+2.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

680 liter24.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -381 liter-13.5 cu ft (-35.9%) - 🟒 +47 liter+1.7 cu ft (+7.4%)
633-1061 liter22.4-37.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -47 liter-1.7 cu ft (-6.9%) - 🟒 +381 liter+13.5 cu ft (+56.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

2300 liter81.2 cu ft
🟒 +280 liter+9.9 cu ft (+13.9%)
2020 liter71.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -280 liter-9.9 cu ft (-12.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2360-2505 kg5203-5523 lbs
🟒 +100 kg+220 lbs (+4.4%) - 🟒 +465 kg+1025 lbs (+22.8%)
2040-2260 kg4497-4982 lbs
πŸ”΄ -465 kg-1025 lbs (-18.6%) - πŸ”΄ -100 kg-220 lbs (-4.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

3250 kg7165 lbs
🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+13.2%)
2870 kg6327 lbs
πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-11.7%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 18
21-inch rims:
  • 21
19-inch rims:
  • 19
  • 8.5J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 265/60 R18 (W:265 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 275/55 R19 (W:275 | H:55 | D:19)
  • 295/40 R21 (W:295 | H:40 | D:21)
  • 255/60 R17 (W:255 | H:60 | D:17)
  • 275/55 R17 (W:275 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 285/50 R18 (W:285 | H:50 | D:18)

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