BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	113.1 in	3.8 in
Length	193.1 in	186.3 in	6.8 in
Width	73.2 in	74.4 in	-1.2 in
Height	57.6 in	63.1 in	-5.5 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	4332 lb.	187 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	41.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	0.0 in	58.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	0.0 in	41.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.5 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	56.5 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.3 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	37.3 in (over 2 rows)	40.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	17.7 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	49.4 ft³	-31 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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