Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
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 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 126.6 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 203.1 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 77.1 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 65.4 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4209 lb. | 5225 lb. | -1016 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 60.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 39.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.2 in | 0.3 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 | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.7 | 42.2 ft3 | -23.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -66.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.