Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.2 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 184.5 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.8 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 76.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 5510 lb. | -241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 42.2 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 52.5 in | -12.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 41.9 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -18.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -28.3 ft3 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.