Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) vs. BMW iX (2023) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2023 BMW iX Specifications

Model Year	2017	2023
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLS	BMW iX
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750	Electric 610 hp 749 lb-ft
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.1 in	118.1 in	3 in
Length	202.0 in	195.0 in	7 in
Width	76.1 in	77.4 in	-1.3 in
Height	72.8 in	66.8 in	6 in
Curb Weight	5754 lb.	5769 lb.	-15 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	0.0 gal.	26.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.5 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	61.5 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.5 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	58.3 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 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)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	35.5 ft³	-19.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	35.5	13.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	77.9 ft³	15.9 ft³