Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 350 kW@5500 649 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,840 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,686 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 1,716 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 66 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 942 mm | 16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 894 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 357 L | 11 L |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.