Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 255 hp@4000 413 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115.5 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 193.2 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.3 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.9 in | 69.4 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4293 lb. | 4930 lb. | -637 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 60.5 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 58.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.6 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X5.