2012 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2024 BMW X5 Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL and the 2024 BMW X5 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL measures 5141 mm (202.40 in), making it 206 mm (8.11 in) (4.0 %) longer than the 2024 BMW X5 at 4935 mm (194.29 in). Looking at width, the 2024 BMW X5 stretches to 2004 mm (78.90 in), making it 22 mm (0.87 in) (1.1 %) wider than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL at 1982 mm (78.03 in). As for height, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL stands at 1850 mm (72.83 in), giving it an extra 85 mm (3.35 in) (4.6 %) compared to the 2024 BMW X5 at 1765 mm (69.49 in).
Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is longer and taller than the 2024 BMW X5, while the 2024 BMW X5 is wider than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Length
5141 mm202.4 in
4935 mm194.3 in
Width
1982 mm78.0 in
2004 mm78.9 in
Height
1850 mm72.8 in
1765 mm69.5 in
5141 mm202.4 in🟢 +206 mm+8.1 in (+4.2%)
4935 mm194.3 in🔴 -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.0%)
1982 mm78.0 in🔴 -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.1%)
2004 mm78.9 in🟢 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.1%)
1850 mm72.8 in🟢 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%)
1765 mm69.5 in🔴 -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
2024 BMW X5
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
SUV
Model Year:
2012
2024
Production:
2012-2016 Discontinued Model
2023-present Current Model
Dimensions
Length:
5120-5141 mm201.6-202.4 in 🟢 +185 mm+7.3 in (+3.7%) - 🟢 +206 mm+8.1 in (+4.2%)
4935 mm194.3 in 🔴 -206 mm-8.1 in (-4.0%) - 🔴 -185 mm-7.3 in (-3.6%)
Width:
1934-1982 mm76.1-78.0 in 🔴 -70 mm-2.8 in (-3.5%) - 🔴 -22 mm-0.9 in (-1.1%)
2004 mm78.9 in 🟢 +22 mm+0.9 in (+1.1%) - 🟢 +70 mm+2.8 in (+3.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2141 mm84.3 in 🔴 -77 mm-3.0 in (-3.5%)
2218 mm87.3 in 🟢 +77 mm+3.0 in (+3.6%)
Height:
1850 mm72.8 in 🟢 +85 mm+3.3 in (+4.8%) - 🟢 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.4%)
1755-1765 mm69.1-69.5 in 🔴 -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.1%) - 🔴 -85 mm-3.3 in (-4.6%)
Ground Clearance:
201 mm7.9 in 🔴 -20 mm-0.8 in (-9.0%) - 🔴 -13 mm-0.5 in (-6.1%)
214-221 mm8.4-8.7 in 🟢 +13 mm+0.5 in (+6.5%) - 🟢 +20 mm+0.8 in (+10.0%)
Trunk Capacity:
680 liter24.0 cu ft 🟢 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+4.6%) - 🟢 +180 liter+6.4 cu ft (+36.0%)
500-650 liter17.7-23.0 cu ft 🔴 -180 liter-6.4 cu ft (-26.5%) - 🔴 -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-4.4%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
2300 liter81.2 cu ft 🟢 +430 liter+15.2 cu ft (+23.0%) - 🟢 +580 liter+20.5 cu ft (+33.7%)
1720-1870 liter60.7-66.0 cu ft 🔴 -580 liter-20.5 cu ft (-25.2%) - 🔴 -430 liter-15.2 cu ft (-18.7%)
