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BMW X5 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2012 BMW X5 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

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 2,934 mm 3,073 mm -1 mm
Length 4,856 mm 5,121 mm -1 mm
Width 1,933 mm 1,941 mm 0 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,440 kg 2,480 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 100 L -15 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,046 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,524 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,024 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 1,016 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,473 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 930 mm 978 mm -48 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 988 mm -988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,283 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 889 mm -889 mm
Total Legroom 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 201 L 453 L -252 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 620 L 1,399 L 619 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,750 L 2,656 L -1 L

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