Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 255 hp@4000 413 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 115.5 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 201.6 in | 193.2 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 76.3 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 69.4 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5467 lb. | 4930 lb. | 537 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.6 in | 1.9 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 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 22.9 | 26.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X5.