Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 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 SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 115.5 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 193.2 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.3 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 69.4 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4939 lb. | 4930 lb. | 9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 60.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.6 in | -0.4 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 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 22.9 | 19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | 19 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.