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BMW 5-Series (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2016 BMW 5-Series and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2016 2020  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
483 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 123.4 in -6.5 in
Length 193.4 in 205.0 in -11.6 in
Width 73.2 in 79.9 in -6.7 in
Height 57.6 in 71.8 in -14.2 in
Curb Weight 4365 lb. 5754 lb. -1389 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 35.3 in 41.9 in -6.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.6 in -34.6 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 116.8 in (over 3 rows) -40.1 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

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