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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2018) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2018 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLS BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
561 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5500
332 lb-ft@1380
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,076 mm 2,974 mm 1 mm
Length 5,131 mm 4,943 mm 1 mm
Width 1,933 mm 1,867 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,610 kg 1,823 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 100 L 68 L 32 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 986 mm -985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 953 mm -952 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 978 mm 927 mm 51 mm
Headroom, Row 3 988 mm 0 mm 988 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,283 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 889 mm 0 mm 889 mm
Total Legroom 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 453 L 530 L -77 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,399 L 18.7 -17.7 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,656 L 18.7 -16.7 L

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