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2008 BMW 5-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 114.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 188.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 75.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 69.8 in | -11.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4623 lb. | -964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 40.0 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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