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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
MSRP $70,500 - $88,900
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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
MSRP $73,650 - $89,450
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Mechanical
Engine
Diesel V6 Gas V8
Gas V8 Supercharged Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/182 5.5L/333
5.0L/305
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
210 hp @ 3400 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
375 hp @ 6500 rpm 510 hp @ 6000-6500 rpm
Torque
400 ft-lb @ 1600-2800 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm
375 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 461 ft-lb @ 2500-5500 rpm
Steering
N/A
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/DIRECT SELECT gearshift -inc: steering wheel-mounted gearshift buttons
6-speed automatic transmission w/CommandShift Terrain Response -inc: (5) manual settings w/adjustments to engine settings, adjustments to transmission settings, adjustments to suspension settings, adjustments to traction settings
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.7 - 17.1 L/100 km
16.9 - 18.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.2 - 11.9 L/100 km
11.2 - 11.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.2 - 17.1 L/100 km
11.2 - 18.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L
88.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Not Available
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Front Head Room
1,019 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,024 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,481 mm
1,491 mm
Rear Head Room
1,031 mm
975 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,003 mm
955 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,496 mm
1,463 mm
Third Row Head Room
970 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
1003 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1283 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2299 L
2010 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
N/A
957 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
261 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,076 mm
2,743 mm
Length, Overall
5,098 mm
4,788 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,920 mm
1,928 mm
Height, Overall
1,839 mm
1,816 mm
Min Ground Clearance
201 mm
173 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,500 - 2,515 kg
2,513 - 2,638 kg
Front Tire Size
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
255/50HR19 275/40HR20
Rear Tire Size
TBD 275/50R20 295/45R21
255/50HR19 275/40HR20
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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