BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 516 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	114.8 in	2.1 in
Length	193.1 in	189.1 in	4 in
Width	73.2 in	75.8 in	-2.6 in
Height	57.6 in	70.7 in	-13.1 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	5238 lb.	-719 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	24.6 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.9 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.5 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.3 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.5 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	58.4 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.4 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	38.2 ft³	-19.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	80.3 ft³	-61.9 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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