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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

2010 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year 2010 2013  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz CLS  
Engine 4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,875 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,940 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,882 mm 0 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,675 kg 1,940 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 80 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 937 mm 41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,473 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 917 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,463 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 889 mm -10 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 433 L -93 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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