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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009-2012 BMW X5 SUV 2010-2013
Spec height1 1.84 m 2 
+ 6.4 cm
1 1.776 m Spec height1
+ 8.5 cm 2
+ 24.2 cm 2 5.099 m Spec length
1 4.857 m Spec length
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BMW X5 SUV 2010 - 2013
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Gen. 2.1 | 2010 - 2013
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Spotted in Switzerland 20″
Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2009 - 2012
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GL
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Gen. 1.1 | 2009 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW X5 (E70) SUV 2010 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X5 (E70) SUV 2010 is 24.2 cm shorter and 6.4 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) SUV 2009. It has 8.5 cm less ground clearance and offers 24% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Full-size
+1
485.7 cm
Length
509.9 cm
+24.2
193.3 cm
+1.3
Width2
192 cm
219.7 cm
+6.7
Width incl. mirrors
213 cm
177.6 cm
Height1
184 cm
+6.4
293.3 cm
Wheelbase
307.5 cm
+14.2
22.2 cm
Ground clearance3
30.7 cm
+8.5
2150 kg
Weight4,6
2450 kg
+14%
5
Seats max.
--
620 l
Cargo volume EU4
620 l
1750 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2300 l
+32%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 55300
Price EU7
€ 73542
+33%
$ 46300
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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