Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 373 kW@7750 519 Nm@6100 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 430 kW@5500 761 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,925 kg | 2,610 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 100 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,046 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 978 mm | -64 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 453 L | 45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 1,399 L | 16.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 2,656 L | -1 L |
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.