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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) vs. BMW 3-Series (2020) Specs

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2020 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2018 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLS BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
382 hp@5800
369 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.1 in 112.2 in 8.9 in
Length 202.0 in 185.7 in 16.3 in
Width 76.1 in 71.9 in 4.2 in
Height 72.8 in 56.8 in 16 in
Curb Weight 5754 lb. 3968 lb. 1786 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.4 gal. 15.6 gal. 10.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 38.7 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.0 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 42.0 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.6 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 54.6 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.2 in 3.3 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) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 36.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 16.9 ft3 -0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 49.4 ft3 16.9 32.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 93.8 ft3 16.9 ft3 76.9 ft3

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