BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2020) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@6000 627 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD w/low range
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	113.8 in	3.1 in
Length	193.1 in	189.7 in	3.4 in
Width	73.2 in	76.0 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.6 in	77.2 in	-19.6 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	5842 lb.	-1323 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.4 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	41.9 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.8 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.7 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.5 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	57.4 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	39.5 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	0.0	18.4 ft³

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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