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
179 kW@3600
617 Nm@1600
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
134 kW@4000
380 Nm@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,073 mm 2,809 mm 1 mm
Length 5,121 mm 4,623 mm 1 mm
Width 1,941 mm 1,811 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,480 kg 1,762 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 100 L 60 L 40 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 889 mm 89 mm
Headroom, Row 3 988 mm 0 mm 988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,283 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 889 mm 0 mm 889 mm
Total Legroom 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 453 L 496 L -43 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,399 L 17.5 -16.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,656 L 1,501 L 1 L

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