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Mercedes-Benz GLA (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2009) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLA BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 113.6 in -7.3 in
Length 173.9 in 191.2 in -17.3 in
Width 71.0 in 72.7 in -1.7 in
Height 60.0 in 58.7 in 1.3 in
Curb Weight 3296 lb. 3659 lb. -363 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 18.5 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.6 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 57.3 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.5 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 57.2 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 36.0 in -2.1 in
Total Legroom 75.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 17.6 ft3 -0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 43.6 ft3 58.3 ft3 -14.7 ft3

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2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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