BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2017) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2010	2017
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 516 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	114.8 in	-1.2 in
Length	191.2 in	189.1 in	2.1 in
Width	72.7 in	75.8 in	-3.1 in
Height	58.7 in	70.7 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	4243 lb.	5238 lb.	-995 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.5 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	40.3 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	58.4 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	38.4 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	38.2 ft³	-20.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.3 ft³	80.3 ft³	-22 ft³

2010 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

2010 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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