Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 3,023 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,085 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,920 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,839 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,381 kg | 1,933 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 68 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 930 mm | -929 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) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 405 L | 439 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,240 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,359 L | 15.5 | -13.5 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 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe.