Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 5-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.6 in | 13 in |
Length | 203.1 in | 191.2 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 72.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 58.7 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4960 lb. | 3659 lb. | 1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 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 | 15.2 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -2.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
2010 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 |
2010 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 |