Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 123.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 206.6 in | 205.0 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 79.9 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 71.8 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4610 lb. | 5828 lb. | -1218 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 59.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 41.9 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | 116.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.2 | 42.7 ft3 | -24.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -66.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.