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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 2,969 mm 3,076 mm -1 mm
Length 4,905 mm 5,131 mm -1 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,933 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,990 kg 2,610 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 100 L -30 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,016 mm 972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 978 mm -61 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 521 L 453 L 68 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 18.4 1,399 L 17.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.4 2,656 L 16.4

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