Model Year | 2018 | 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 |
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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 |
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 2023 BMW iX.