| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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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 | 117.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 194.3 in | -5.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 5260 lb. | -167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 21.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 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 | 39.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | 0.1 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 2023 BMW X5.