Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 120.7 in | -6 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 196.8 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 61.4 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 4707 lb. | 36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 41.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.