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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2006 BMW X5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW X5 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 111.0 in | 15.6 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 183.7 in | 19.3 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 73.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 67.5 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4652 lb. | 177 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.4 in | 0.8 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) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 23.8 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 54.4 ft3 | 30.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X5
| 2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
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