Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 121.0 in | -22.7 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 201.6 in | -34.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.4 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 72.8 in | -22 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 5687 lb. | -2149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.2 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.5 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 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 | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -71.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.9 | 49.4 ft3 | -38.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -82.9 ft3 |
2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
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