BMW X5 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2012 BMW X5 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	BMW X5	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.5 in	123.4 in	-7.9 in
Length	191.2 in	205.0 in	-13.8 in
Width	76.1 in	79.9 in	-3.8 in
Height	69.9 in	71.8 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	5368 lb.	5754 lb.	-386 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	59.3 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.2 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	58.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	41.9 in	-5.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-40.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	17.4 ft³	-10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.9 ft³	42.7 ft³	-20.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.8 ft³	84.7 ft³	-22.9 ft³

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