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BMW 7-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2011 BMW 7-Series and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model BMW 7-Series Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
500 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@3000
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,211 mm 3,073 mm 0 mm
Length 5,215 mm 5,121 mm 0 mm
Width 1,902 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,205 kg 2,580 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 82 L 100 L -18 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,504 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 988 mm 1,016 mm 987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,463 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,125 mm 978 mm -977 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 2,172 mm (over 2 rows) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 501 L 453 L 48 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.7 1,399 L 16.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.7 2,656 L 15.7

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