Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 255 hp@4000 413 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 126.4 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 205.3 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 74.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 58.7 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5203 lb. | 4685 lb. | 518 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.2 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.6 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 44.3 in | -8.1 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) | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) | 22.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 17.7 | 24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 7-Series.