Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 113.1 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 186.3 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 74.4 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 63.1 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4243 lb. | 4475 lb. | -232 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 41.1 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.3 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in (over 2 rows) | 40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 8.9 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.