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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 121.1 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 200.6 in | -10.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 76.0 in | -4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 72.4 in | -13 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 5434 lb. | -1424 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -10.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
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