Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 8-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 121.1 in | -10 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 202.0 in | -10.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 53.0 in | 72.8 in | -19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4478 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -8.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.5 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 40.0 in | -6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.9 in | 58.3 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.5 in | 38.5 in | -9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -42.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 49.4 ft3 | -34.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -79 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.