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2006 BMW X5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 126.6 in | -15.6 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 203.0 in | -19.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 4829 lb. | -177 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 60.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 42.2 ft3 | -18.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -30.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X5
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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