Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 116.9 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 193.1 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 73.2 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.6 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3814 lb. | 1015 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.1 in | 0.1 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 | 18.4 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 18.4 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |