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BMW X5 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2016 BMW X5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model BMW X5 Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
190 kW@4000
560 Nm@1500
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
157 kW@3800
540 Nm@1600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,934 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 4,907 mm 5,156 mm -1 mm
Width 1,938 mm 1,923 mm 0 mm
Height 1,763 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,236 kg 2,240 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 85 L 95 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,537 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 986 mm 1,026 mm 985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 930 mm 919 mm 11 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,341 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 823 mm -823 mm
Total Legroom 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 648 L 433 L 215 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 22.9 1,195 L 21.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,869 L 2,407 L -1 L

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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