Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 113.6 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 191.2 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 58.7 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3659 lb. | 1046 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.0 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |