Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 115.5 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 191.2 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 69.9 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4674 lb. | 5379 lb. | -705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 60.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.6 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 7.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 21.9 ft3 | -5.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -45.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.