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