BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2022) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2022
Model	BMW 3-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	123.4 in	-14.7 in
Length	178.2 in	205.0 in	-26.8 in
Width	71.5 in	79.9 in	-8.4 in
Height	55.8 in	71.8 in	-16 in
Curb Weight	3815 lb.	6019 lb.	-2204 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	23.8 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	39.4 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	59.3 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.3 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	40.2 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.5 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	41.9 in	-7.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-40.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	17.4 ft³	7.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.8	42.7 ft³	-17.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	84.7 ft³	-26.7 ft³

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review

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