2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 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
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 686 mm (27.01 in) (13.3 %) longer than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4455 mm (175.39 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL spans 1982 mm (78.03 in), which is 178 mm (7.01 in) (9.0 %) broader than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 1804 mm (71.02 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL stands at 1850 mm (72.83 in), giving it an extra 356 mm (14.02 in) (19.2 %) compared to the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA at 1494 mm (58.82 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is longer, wider and taller than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Length
5141 mm202.4 in
4455 mm175.4 in
Width
1982 mm78.0 in
1804 mm71.0 in
Height
1850 mm72.8 in
1494 mm58.8 in
5141 mm202.4 in🟢 +686 mm+27.0 in (+15.4%)
4455 mm175.4 in🔴 -686 mm-27.0 in (-13.3%)
1982 mm78.0 in🟢 +178 mm+7.0 in (+9.9%)
1804 mm71.0 in🔴 -178 mm-7.0 in (-9.0%)
1850 mm72.8 in🟢 +356 mm+14.0 in (+23.8%)
1494 mm58.8 in🔴 -356 mm-14.0 in (-19.2%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
SUV
Model Year:
2012
2017
Production:
n/a
2017-2019 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in 🟢 +665 mm+26.2 in (+14.9%) - 🟢 +717 mm+28.2 in (+16.2%)
4424-4455 mm174.2-175.4 in 🔴 -717 mm-28.2 in (-13.9%) - 🔴 -665 mm-26.2 in (-13.0%)
Width:
1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in 🟢 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.2%) - 🟢 +178 mm+7.0 in (+9.9%)
1804 mm71.0 in 🔴 -178 mm-7.0 in (-9.0%) - 🔴 -130 mm-5.1 in (-6.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2141 mm84.3 in 🟢 +119 mm+4.7 in (+5.9%)
2022 mm79.6 in 🔴 -119 mm-4.7 in (-5.6%)
Height:
1850 mm72.8 in 🟢 +356 mm+14.0 in (+23.8%) - 🟢 +371 mm+14.6 in (+25.1%)
1479-1494 mm58.2-58.8 in 🔴 -371 mm-14.6 in (-20.1%) - 🔴 -356 mm-14.0 in (-19.2%)
Ground Clearance:
201 mm7.9 in
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Trunk Capacity:
680 liter24.0 cu ft 🟢 +199 liter+7.0 cu ft (+41.4%) - 🟢 +259 liter+9.1 cu ft (+61.5%)
421-481 liter14.9-17.0 cu ft 🔴 -259 liter-9.1 cu ft (-38.1%) - 🔴 -199 liter-7.0 cu ft (-29.3%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
2300 liter81.2 cu ft 🟢 +1065 liter+37.6 cu ft (+86.2%)
1235 liter43.6 cu ft 🔴 -1065 liter-37.6 cu ft (-46.3%)
