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BMW 5-Series (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2017) Specs

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2013 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2013 2017  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
560 hp@6000
500 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD 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 4387 lb. 5754 lb. -1367 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

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