Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 185.6 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.3 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 77.8 in | -20.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 5545 lb. | -1731 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 52.5 in | -11.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 41.9 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -16.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -61.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.