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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 3,073 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,905 mm | 5,121 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2,580 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 978 mm | -61 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 453 L | 68 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 1,399 L | 17.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 2,656 L | 16.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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