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BMW X5 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2016) Specs

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2017 BMW X5 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2017 2016  
Model BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
255 hp@4000
413 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 8-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 193.2 in 201.6 in -8.4 in
Width 76.3 in 76.4 in -0.1 in
Height 69.4 in 72.8 in -3.4 in
Curb Weight 4930 lb. 5467 lb. -537 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.4 gal. 26.4 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 41.2 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.5 in 58.5 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.3 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 40.0 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 58.3 in 0 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 77 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.9 ft3 16.0 ft3 6.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.9 49.4 ft3 -26.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.0 ft3 93.8 ft3 -27.8 ft3

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