2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class
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.
Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class comes in at 5179 mm (203.90 in), giving it a 38 mm (1.50 in) (0.7 %) advantage over the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL at 5141 mm (202.40 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL spans 1982 mm (78.03 in), which is 28 mm (1.10 in) (1.4 %) broader than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class at 1954 mm (76.93 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL stands at 1850 mm (72.83 in), giving it an extra 347 mm (13.66 in) (18.8 %) compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class at 1503 mm (59.17 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is wider and taller than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class is longer than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Length
5141 mm202.4 in
5179 mm203.9 in
Width
1982 mm78.0 in
1954 mm76.9 in
Height
1850 mm72.8 in
1503 mm59.2 in
5141 mm202.4 in🔴 -38 mm-1.5 in (-0.7%)
5179 mm203.9 in🟢 +38 mm+1.5 in (+0.7%)
1982 mm78.0 in🟢 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.4%)
1954 mm76.9 in🔴 -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.4%)
1850 mm72.8 in🟢 +347 mm+13.7 in (+23.1%)
1503 mm59.2 in🔴 -347 mm-13.7 in (-18.8%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
Sedan
Model Year:
2012
2021
Production:
2012-2016 Discontinued Model
2020-present Current Model
Dimensions
Length:
5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in 🔴 -59 mm-2.3 in (-1.1%) - 🔴 -38 mm-1.5 in (-0.7%)
5179 mm203.9 in 🟢 +38 mm+1.5 in (+0.7%) - 🟢 +59 mm+2.3 in (+1.2%)
Width:
1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in 🔴 -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.0%) - 🟢 +61 mm+2.4 in (+3.2%)
1921-1954 mm75.6-76.9 in 🔴 -61 mm-2.4 in (-3.1%) - 🟢 +20 mm+0.8 in (+1.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2141 mm84.3 in 🟢 +32 mm+1.3 in (+1.5%)
2109 mm83.0 in 🔴 -32 mm-1.3 in (-1.5%)
Height:
1850 mm72.8 in 🟢 +347 mm+13.7 in (+23.1%)
1503 mm59.2 in 🔴 -347 mm-13.7 in (-18.8%)
Ground Clearance:
201 mm7.9 in 🟢 +71 mm+2.8 in (+54.6%)
130 mm5.1 in 🔴 -71 mm-2.8 in (-35.3%)
Trunk Capacity:
680 liter24.0 cu ft 🟢 +130 liter+4.6 cu ft (+23.6%) - 🟢 +330 liter+11.7 cu ft (+94.3%)
350-550 liter12.4-19.4 cu ft 🔴 -330 liter-11.7 cu ft (-48.5%) - 🔴 -130 liter-4.6 cu ft (-19.1%)
