BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 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	121.1 in	-4.2 in
Length	193.1 in	202.0 in	-8.9 in
Width	73.2 in	76.1 in	-2.9 in
Height	57.6 in	72.8 in	-15.2 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	5754 lb.	-1235 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.4 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	41.2 in	-0.7 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	40.0 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	58.3 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.5 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.5 in	-50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	16.0 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4	49.4 ft³	-31
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	93.8 ft³	-75.4 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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