| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| 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 | 191.1 in | -2.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 4982 lb. | -277 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 60.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 21.9 ft3 | 7.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 75.2 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 BMW X5.