Mercedes-Benz GLB (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLB	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	8-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	116.9 in	-5.5 in
Length	182.4 in	193.1 in	-10.7 in
Width	72.2 in	73.2 in	-1 in
Height	65.3 in	57.6 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	3869 lb.	4519 lb.	-650 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.5 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	58.3 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.2 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.1 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	34.8 in	0.0 in	34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	43.8 in	0.0 in	43.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.1 in	0.0 in	29.1 in
Total Legroom	108.3 in (over 3 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.0 ft³	18.4 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.0 ft³	18.4 ft³	43.6 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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