BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2015) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLK
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	108.5 in	8.4 in
Length	193.1 in	178.3 in	14.8 in
Width	73.2 in	74.3 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.6 in	66.9 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	4079 lb.	440 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	55.2 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.2 in	-53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.7 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	55.4 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.5 in	-52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.1 in	1 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	23.3 ft³	-4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	54.7 ft³	-36.3 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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