Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE.