Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable 2-mode automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.9 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 193.4 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | 2 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 57.6 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5227 lb. | 4365 lb. | 862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.2 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 35.3 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 54 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series.