| Model Year | 2009 | 2024 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW XM | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 577 hp@5600 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 | 122.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 201.2 in | -12.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 69.1 in | 1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5093 lb. | 6091 lb. | -998 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 60.3 in | -0.4 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 | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 57.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 64.3 ft3 | -34.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 | 8.1 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 2024 BMW XM.