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BMW 1-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2011 BMW 1-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2011 2018  
Model BMW 1-Series Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5900
332 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 121.1 in -16.4 in
Length 171.7 in 202.0 in -30.3 in
Width 68.8 in 76.1 in -7.3 in
Height 56.0 in 72.8 in -16.8 in
Curb Weight 3362 lb. 5754 lb. -2392 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 26.4 gal. -12.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 41.2 in -3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 58.5 in -4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.3 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 40.0 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 58.3 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 38.5 in -6.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.9 in -38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.5 in -50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.0 in -35 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -40.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.0 ft3 16.0 ft3 -6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 10.0 49.4 ft3 -39.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.0 ft3 93.8 ft3 -83.8 ft3

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