Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 114.7 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 188.5 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 69.8 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 4705 lb. | -53 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 42.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.8 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 40.0 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
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 |