| Model Year | 2023 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 114.7 in | 11.9 in |
| Length | 212.2 in | 188.5 in | 23.7 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 75.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 70.1 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5095 lb. | 5093 lb. | 2 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 59.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 40.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 19.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -53.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.