2024 BMW
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,952 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.3 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the BMW X5 PHEV, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X5 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X5 PHEV is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The BMW X5 PHEV is a little narrower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
If you go with the BMW X5 PHEV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads.
The BMW X5 PHEV has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X5 PHEV has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.