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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 113.6 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 191.2 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.7 in | 14.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5687 lb. | 4232 lb. | 1455 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.0 in | 2.5 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) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 17.6 | 31.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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