BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	123.4 in	-6.5 in
Length	193.1 in	205.0 in	-11.9 in
Width	73.2 in	79.9 in	-6.7 in
Height	57.6 in	71.8 in	-14.2 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	5754 lb.	-1235 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	59.3 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.3 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.2 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	58.5 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	41.9 in	-5.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-39.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	17.4 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4	42.7 ft³	-24.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.4 ft³	84.7 ft³	-66.3 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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