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BMW X5 (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2011 BMW X5 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.5 in 121.0 in -5.5 in
Length 191.2 in 201.6 in -10.4 in
Width 76.1 in 76.4 in -0.3 in
Height 69.9 in 72.8 in -2.9 in
Curb Weight 5379 lb. 5467 lb. -88 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 26.4 gal. -3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 41.2 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.0 in 58.5 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.3 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 40.0 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.0 in 58.3 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 38.5 in -1.9 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 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -37.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.1 ft3 16.0 ft3 -8.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 21.9 ft3 49.4 ft3 -27.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.8 ft3 93.8 ft3 -32 ft3

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