| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 255 hp@4000 413 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 114.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 193.2 in | 188.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 75.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 71.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4930 lb. | 4817 lb. | 113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.5 in | 59.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 59.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 40.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.9 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 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 |