Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
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 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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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 | 116.9 in | 112.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 183.5 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 76.8 in | -19.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 5622 lb. | -1103 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.