Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2012

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Mercedes-Benz GL (2015) vs. BMW 7-Series (2012) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2012 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz GL BMW 7-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
500 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,073 mm 3,211 mm 0 mm
Length 5,121 mm 5,215 mm 0 mm
Width 1,941 mm 1,902 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,580 kg 2,205 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 100 L 82 L 18 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,036 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,504 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 988 mm -987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 1,125 mm 977 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) 2,172 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 453 L 501 L -48 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,399 L 17.7 -16.7 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,656 L 17.7 -15.7 L

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