Mercedes-Benz GLK (2015) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLK	BMW 5-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	116.9 in	-8.4 in
Length	178.3 in	193.1 in	-14.8 in
Width	74.3 in	73.2 in	1.1 in
Height	66.9 in	57.6 in	9.3 in
Curb Weight	4079 lb.	4519 lb.	-440 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	38.3 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	56.2 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.5 in	0.0 in	52.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.1 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	4.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.7 ft³	18.4 ft³	36.3 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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