Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 500 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 112.2 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 184.5 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 71.8 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 76.0 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5368 lb. | 5633 lb. | -265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 42.2 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 53.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 52.5 in | -12.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 41.9 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -17.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -38.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 45.2 | -23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -17.7 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.