| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 115.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 193.2 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 69.8 in | 69.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4623 lb. | 4680 lb. | -57 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 60.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.