Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 126.6 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 203.0 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.7 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 65.4 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1015 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 60.3 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.6 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 42.2 ft3 | -23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -66.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series.
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 |