Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.4 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 193.0 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 73.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 54.7 in | 15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5368 lb. | 4097 lb. | 1271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 56.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.0 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.0 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 15.9 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.