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BMW 8-Series (2019) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2019 BMW 8-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2019 2012  
Model BMW 8-Series Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
523 hp@5500
553 lb-ft@1800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.1 in 126.6 in -15.5 in
Length 191.2 in 203.1 in -11.9 in
Width 74.9 in 77.1 in -2.2 in
Height 53.0 in 65.4 in -12.4 in
Curb Weight 4478 lb. 4960 lb. -482 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 21.1 gal. -3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 39.8 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 60.3 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 39.8 in 2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 33.6 in 40.4 in -6.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 46.9 in 59.6 in -12.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.5 in 36.2 in -6.7 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 71.6 in (over 2 rows) 108.4 in (over 3 rows) -36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 15.2 ft3 -0.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.8 42.2 ft3 -27.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 ft3 85.0 ft3 -70.2 ft3

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