| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 438 hp@6000 444 lb-ft@3950 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 114.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Length | 203.9 in | 188.5 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 69.8 in | -11.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4905 lb. | 5093 lb. | -188 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.3 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 43.4 in | 40.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -54.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 BMW 7-Series.
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |