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Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021) vs. BMW X5 (2017) Specs

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS and 2017 BMW X5 Specifications

Model Year 2021 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz GLS BMW X5  
Engine turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
450 kW@5750
850 Nm@2500
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
417 kW@6000
750 Nm@2200
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,134 mm 2,934 mm 1 mm
Length 5,207 mm 4,907 mm 1 mm
Width 2,029 mm 1,938 mm 1 mm
Height 1,824 mm 1,763 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,644 kg 2,386 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 90 L 85 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,537 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 986 mm -985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,486 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,064 mm 930 mm -929 mm
Legroom, Row 3 879 mm 0 mm 879 mm
Total Legroom 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 648 L -155 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,209 L 22.9 -21.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 1,869 L 1 L

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