Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 120.7 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 196.8 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 61.4 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5238 lb. | 5060 lb. | 178 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.3 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 41.8 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
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