| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW X5 | |
| 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 SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 115.5 in | 11.1 in |
| Length | 203.1 in | 193.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 76.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 69.4 in | -4 in |
| Curb Weight | 5225 lb. | 4930 lb. | 295 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -1.3 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 | 15.2 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 22.9 | 19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.