Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 335 hp@6000 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 294 lb-ft@1550 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,855 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,788 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,920 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,381 kg | 1,779 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 60 L | 38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 930 mm | -929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 886 mm | -885 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 0 mm | 864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 450 L | -45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 0 L | 2 L |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.