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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 126.6 in | -11.6 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 203.0 in | -13 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 75.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 65.4 in | -6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3915 lb. | 4829 lb. | -914 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.3 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 39.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.2 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | -23.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -28.5 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 R-Class
| 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 |
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