| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW X2 | |
| Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5000 332 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 105.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 172.2 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 60.1 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 4795 lb. | 3721 lb. | 1074 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 53.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 | 22.3 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 2020 BMW X2.