Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 104.7 in | 16.4 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 171.7 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 68.8 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 56.0 in | 16.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5754 lb. | 3362 lb. | 2392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.9 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 53.4 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 32.0 in | 6.5 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) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 40.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 10.0 | 39.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 83.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 1-Series.