| Model Year | 2023 | 2021 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | BMW X2 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5000 332 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 105.1 in | 18.3 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 172.2 in | 32.8 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 71.8 in | 8.1 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 60.1 in | 11.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 3721 lb. | 2033 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.3 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 37.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 53.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 39.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.7 ft3 | 21.6 | 21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 | 34.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW X2.