2024 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
Dimensions Comparison

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2024 BMW X5 (G05 LCI, facelift 2023)Change Car
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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2024 BMW X5 and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL comes in at 5141 mm (202.40 in), giving it a 206 mm (8.11 in) (4.0 %) advantage over the 2024 BMW X5 at 4935 mm (194.29 in). Looking at width, the 2024 BMW X5 spans 2004 mm (78.90 in), which is 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.1 %) broader than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL at 1982 mm (78.03 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL reaches 1850 mm (72.83 in), which is 85 mm (3.35 in) (4.6 %) taller than the 2024 BMW X5 at 1765 mm (69.49 in).

Overall, the 2024 BMW X5 is wider than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL, while the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is longer and taller than the 2024 BMW X5.

Length
4935 mm194.3 in
5141 mm202.4 in
Width
2004 mm78.9 in
1982 mm78.0 in
Height
1765 mm69.5 in
1850 mm72.8 in

2024 BMW X5 Side View Left
4935 mm194.3 in πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.0%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Side View Left
5141 mm202.4 in 🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+4.2%)
2024 BMW X5 Front View
2004 mm78.9 in 🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.1%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Front View
1982 mm78.0 in πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.1%)
2024 BMW X5 Rear View
1765 mm69.5 in πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Rear View
1850 mm72.8 in 🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%)
2024 BMW X5
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
SUV

Model Year:

2024
2012

Production:

2023-present Current Model
2012-2016 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4935 mm194.3 in
πŸ”΄ -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -185 mm-7.3 in (-3.6%)
5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in
🟒 +185 mm+7.3 in (+3.7%) - 🟒 +206 mm+8.1 in (+4.2%)

Width:

2004 mm78.9 in
🟒 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.1%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+3.6%)
1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-3.5%) - πŸ”΄ -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2218 mm87.3 in
🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+3.6%)
2141 mm84.3 in
πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-3.5%)

Height:

1755-1765 mm69.1-69.5 in
πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
1850 mm72.8 in
🟒 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%) - 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.4%)

Ground Clearance:

214-221 mm8.4-8.7 in
🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+6.5%) - 🟒 +20 mm+0.8 in (+10.0%)
201 mm7.9 in
πŸ”΄ -20 mm-0.8 in (-9.0%) - πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-6.1%)

Trunk Capacity:

500-650 liter17.7-23.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -180 liter-6.4 cu ft (-26.5%) - πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-4.4%)
680 liter24.0 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+4.6%) - 🟒 +180 liter+6.4 cu ft (+36.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1720-1870 liter60.7-66.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -580 liter-20.5 cu ft (-25.2%) - πŸ”΄ -430 liter-15.2 cu ft (-18.7%)
2300 liter81.2 cu ft
🟒 +430 liter+15.2 cu ft (+23.0%) - 🟒 +580 liter+20.5 cu ft (+33.7%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

2165-2420 kg4773-5335 lbs
πŸ”΄ -340 kg-750 lbs (-13.6%) - 🟒 +60 kg+132 lbs (+2.5%)
2360-2505 kg5203-5523 lbs
πŸ”΄ -60 kg-132 lbs (-2.5%) - 🟒 +340 kg+750 lbs (+15.7%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2800-3200 kg6173-7055 lbs
πŸ”΄ -450 kg-992 lbs (-13.8%) - πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-1.5%)
3250 kg7165 lbs
🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+1.6%) - 🟒 +450 kg+992 lbs (+16.1%)

Roof Load:

100 kg220 lbs
100 kg220 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 20
  • 9J x 20
21-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 21
  • 9.5J x 21
22-inch rims:
  • 10.5J x 22
  • 9.5J x 22
18-inch rims:
  • 18
21-inch rims:
  • 21
19-inch rims:
  • 19
  • 8.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 265/50 R19 (W:265 | H:50 | D:19)
  • 275/35 R22 (W:275 | H:35 | D:22)
  • 275/40 R21 (W:275 | H:40 | D:21)
  • 275/45 R20 (W:275 | H:45 | D:20)
  • 305/40 R20 (W:305 | H:40 | D:20)
  • 315/30 R22 (W:315 | H:30 | D:22)
  • 315/35 R21 (W:315 | H:35 | D:21)
  • 265/60 R18 (W:265 | H:60 | D:18)
  • 275/55 R19 (W:275 | H:55 | D:19)
  • 295/40 R21 (W:295 | H:40 | D:21)

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