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BMW 7-Series (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2012) Specs

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2015 BMW 7-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
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
157 kW@3400
542 Nm@1600
 
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 5,095 mm 0 mm
Width 1,902 mm 1,930 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,125 kg 2,500 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 970 mm -970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,283 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 869 mm -869 mm
Total Legroom 2,172 mm (over 2 rows) 2,896 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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