Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 108.7 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 178.2 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 71.5 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 55.8 in | 17 in |
Curb Weight | 5467 lb. | 3947 lb. | 1520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.5 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.4 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 34.6 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 24.8 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |