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BMW 5-Series (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2015) Specs

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2018 BMW 5-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2018 2015  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
261 hp@4000
457 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.1 in 121.0 in -3.9 in
Length 194.6 in 201.6 in -7 in
Width 73.5 in 76.4 in -2.9 in
Height 58.2 in 72.8 in -14.6 in
Curb Weight 4209 lb. 5467 lb. -1258 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 26.4 gal. -8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 41.2 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 58.5 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 40.3 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 40.0 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 58.3 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 38.5 in -2 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 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -35.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.7 ft3 16.0 ft3 2.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.7 49.4 ft3 -30.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.7 ft3 93.8 ft3 -75.1 ft3

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