Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.