Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 563 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2,646 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 96 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 1,064 mm | 916 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,398 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 1,141 L | 520 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 2,127 L | 16.4 |
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 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.