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BMW 5-Series (2007) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2007 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,885 mm 3,076 mm -1 mm
Length 4,856 mm 5,095 mm -1 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,930 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,655 kg 2,395 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 98 L -28 L
Headroom, Row 1 955 mm 1,019 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 1,031 mm 954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,496 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 914 mm 1,003 mm 913 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 970 mm -970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,283 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 869 mm -869 mm
Total Legroom 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 498 L 405 L 93 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.6 1,240 L 16.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,651 L 2,359 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW 5-Series

2007 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2007 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 
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