| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@1800 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.4 in | 112.2 in | 14.2 in |
| Length | 206.6 in | 185.6 in | 21 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 71.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 77.8 in | -19.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4610 lb. | 5590 lb. | -980 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.2 in | 53.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 52.5 in | -11.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 56.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 41.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -8.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -61.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.