Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.6 in | 13 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 191.2 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 72.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 58.7 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3659 lb. | 1170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.3 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.0 in | 0.2 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) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 17.6 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 26.7 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 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |