Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 120.7 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 196.8 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 74.8 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 61.4 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4641 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 41.8 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 17.7 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.