Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 248 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 285 kW@6000 530 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,653 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,758 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,369 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,549 kg | 1,681 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 62 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 922 mm | 942 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 909 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,166 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 838 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,905 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 269 L | 294 L | -25 L |
2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
what room see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.