| Model Year | 2024 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 536 hp@5200 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 | 69.8 in | -9 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 | 55.0 in | -55 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 |
| 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 2024 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 |