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BMW 3-Series (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) Specs

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2018 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
425 hp@5500
406 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 121.1 in -10.5 in
Length 182.0 in 202.0 in -20 in
Width 71.3 in 76.1 in -4.8 in
Height 56.3 in 72.8 in -16.5 in
Curb Weight 3791 lb. 5754 lb. -1963 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 26.4 gal. -10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 41.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 58.5 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.3 in 1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 40.0 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 58.3 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 38.5 in -3.5 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 77 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.5 ft3 16.0 ft3 1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.5 49.4 ft3 -31.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.0 ft3 93.8 ft3 -40.8 ft3

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