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2018 BMW 5-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 261 hp@4000 457 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,974 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,943 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,909 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 95 L | -27 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,026 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 919 mm | 8 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 | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 530 L | 433 L | 97 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.7 | 1,195 L | 17.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 | 2,407 L | 16.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 BMW 5-Series
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 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 |
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