Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 112.2 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 183.5 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 76.8 in | -18.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4243 lb. | 5622 lb. | -1379 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 42.2 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 52.5 in | -11 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 41.9 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -16.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -27.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.