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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long

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      Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long comes in at 5336 mm (210.08 in), giving it a 195 mm (7.68 in) (3.7 %) 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 Long 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 335 mm (13.19 in) (18.1 %) compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long at 1515 mm (59.65 in).

      Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is wider and taller than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long, while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long is longer than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.

      Length
      5141 mm202.4 in
      5336 mm210.1 in
      Width
      1982 mm78.0 in
      1954 mm76.9 in
      Height
      1850 mm72.8 in
      1515 mm59.6 in

      2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Side View Left
      5141 mm202.4 in πŸ”΄ -195 mm-7.7 in (-3.7%)
      2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Side View Left
      5336 mm210.1 in 🟒 +195 mm+7.7 in (+3.8%)
      2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Front View
      1982 mm78.0 in 🟒 +28 mm+1.1 in (+1.4%)
      2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Front View
      1954 mm76.9 in πŸ”΄ -28 mm-1.1 in (-1.4%)
      2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Rear View
      1850 mm72.8 in 🟒 +335 mm+13.2 in (+22.1%)
      2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long Rear View
      1515 mm59.6 in πŸ”΄ -335 mm-13.2 in (-18.1%)
      2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
      2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class Long

      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
      πŸ”΄ -216 mm-8.5 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -148 mm-5.8 in (-2.8%)
      5289-5336 mm208.2-210.1 in
      🟒 +148 mm+5.8 in (+2.9%) - 🟒 +216 mm+8.5 in (+4.2%)

      Width:

      1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in
      πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-1.0%) - 🟒 +61 mm+2.4 in (+3.2%)
      1921-1954 mm75.6-76.9 in
      πŸ”΄ -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
      πŸ”΄ -32 mm-1.3 in (-1.5%)

      Height:

      1850 mm72.8 in
      🟒 +335 mm+13.2 in (+22.1%) - 🟒 +347 mm+13.7 in (+23.1%)
      1503-1515 mm59.2-59.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -347 mm-13.7 in (-18.8%) - πŸ”΄ -335 mm-13.2 in (-18.1%)

      Ground Clearance:

      201 mm7.9 in
      🟒 +71 mm+2.8 in (+54.6%)
      130 mm5.1 in
      πŸ”΄ -71 mm-2.8 in (-35.3%)

      Trunk Capacity:

      680 liter24.0 cu ft
      🟒 +130 liter+4.6 cu ft (+23.6%) - 🟒 +375 liter+13.2 cu ft (+123.0%)
      305-550 liter10.8-19.4 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -375 liter-13.2 cu ft (-55.1%) - πŸ”΄ -130 liter-4.6 cu ft (-19.1%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      2300 liter81.2 cu ft
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      2360-2505 kg5203-5523 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -160 kg-353 lbs (-6.3%) - 🟒 +565 kg+1246 lbs (+29.1%)
      1940-2520 kg4277-5556 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -565 kg-1246 lbs (-22.6%) - 🟒 +160 kg+353 lbs (+6.8%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      3250 kg7165 lbs
      🟒 +180 kg+397 lbs (+5.9%) - 🟒 +485 kg+1069 lbs (+17.5%)
      2765-3070 kg6096-6768 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -485 kg-1069 lbs (-14.9%) - πŸ”΄ -180 kg-397 lbs (-5.5%)

      Roof Load:

      100 kg220 lbs
      100 kg220 lbs

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      18-inch rims:
      • 18
      21-inch rims:
      • 21
      19-inch rims:
      • 19
      • 8.5J x 19
      20-inch rims:
      • 10.5J x 20
      • 9.5J x 20
      • 9J x 20
      • 10J x 20
      18-inch rims:
      • 8J x 18
      19-inch rims:
      • 8.5J x 19
      • 10J x 19
      • 8J x 19
      21-inch rims:
      • 10J x 21
      • 9J x 21

      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)
      • 235/55 R18 (W:235 | H:55 | D:18)
      • 255/35 R21 (W:255 | H:35 | D:21)
      • 255/40 R20 (W:255 | H:40 | D:20)
      • 255/45 R19 (W:255 | H:45 | D:19)
      • 255/45 R20 (W:255 | H:45 | D:20)
      • 255/50 R18 (W:255 | H:50 | D:18)
      • 285/30 R21 (W:285 | H:30 | D:21)
      • 285/35 R20 (W:285 | H:35 | D:20)
      • 285/40 R19 (W:285 | H:40 | D:19)
      • 285/40 R20 (W:285 | H:40 | D:20)

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