Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLE | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 516 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 116.9 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 193.1 in | -4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 57.6 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5238 lb. | 4519 lb. | 719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 56.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.1 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 61.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.