Compare BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 25 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 16 MPG

Hwy: 21 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.4 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.1 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

6 seater

2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Rear Angle View

2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas

3.5L V6 Gas

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

302 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

7-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,784 lbs

5,622 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

18 MPG

City

21 MPG

16 MPG

Highway

25 MPG

21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 Tons/yr

10.2 Tons/yr

EPA rating

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.4 gallons

21.1 gallons

Cruising Range City

470.4 miles

337.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

560 miles

443.1 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

194.8 in

203.1 in

Height

66.3 in

65.4 in

Max Width

78.9 in

85.4 in

Front Width

N/A

65.5 in

Rear Width

N/A

65 in

Wheelbase

117.1 in

126.6 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

6 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

N/A

39.8 in

Front Seat Headroom

N/A

39.8 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

60.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

N/A

36.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

N/A

40.4 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

59.6 in

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

32.4 in

Third Row Headroom

N/A

37.2 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

52.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

N/A

85 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

N/A

42.2 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

N/A

15.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Turning Diameter

N/A

41 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8.0"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 9"

19" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

Independent

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P275/45HR20

P255/50R19

Rear Tire

P275/45HR20

P255/50R19

Spare Tire

N/A

P195/75R18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White

N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

Arctic Gray Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Flamenco Red Metallic
Jet Black
Manhattan Green Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Coffee, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Almond Beige, MB-Tex seat trim
Ash, MB-Tex seat trim
Black, MB-Tex seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Coffee, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Ivory White/Night Blue, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery (ZA)
Tartufo, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

Almond Beige, Leather seat trim
Almond Beige/Black, Leather seat trim
Ash, Leather seat trim
Ash/Black, Leather seat trim
Black, Leather seat trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Optional

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

Entertainment System

Not Available

Optional

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Optional

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Optional

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Optional

Seat Memory

Standard

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Seat-Massage

Optional

Not Available

Rear A/C

Optional

Keyless Start

Standard

Optional

Telematics

Standard

Optional

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary