Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 114.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 188.5 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 70.1 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 5093 lb. | -574 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.9 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.8 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.0 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -54 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 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |