Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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Mercedes-Benz GL (2015) vs. BMW 3-Series (2016) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2015 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.0 in 110.6 in 10.4 in
Length 201.6 in 182.0 in 19.6 in
Width 76.4 in 71.3 in 5.1 in
Height 72.8 in 56.3 in 16.5 in
Curb Weight 5467 lb. 3885 lb. 1582 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.4 gal. 15.8 gal. 10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.4 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 55.1 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 42.0 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 38.3 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 55.1 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.0 in 3.5 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) 77 in (over 2 rows) 36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 17.5 ft3 -1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 49.4 ft3 17.5 31.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 93.8 ft3 53.0 ft3 40.8 ft3

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