Model Year | 2018 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 115.5 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 194.3 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 78.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 69.0 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 5260 lb. | 494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 33.9 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW X5.