Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 190 kW@4000 560 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 160 kW@3800 540 Nm@1400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,211 mm | 3,076 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,215 mm | 5,088 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,920 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,125 kg | 2,402 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 82 L | 98 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,031 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,125 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,172 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 501 L | 405 L | 96 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.7 | 1,240 L | 16.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 | 2,359 L | 15.7 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 7-Series.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |