Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 121.1 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 200.6 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 76.0 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5291 lb. | 5512 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 58.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.