| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW X4 | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5800 343 lb-ft@1350 |
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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 | 110.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 184.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 63.9 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 4235 lb. | 858 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 56.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 23 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X4.