Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,190 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 95 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,026 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 919 mm | -2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 433 L | 88 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 1,195 L | 17.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 2,407 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |