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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

2010 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 113.1 in -4.4 in
Length 178.2 in 191.7 in -13.5 in
Width 71.5 in 73.0 in -1.5 in
Height 55.9 in 57.7 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 3825 lb. 3950 lb. -125 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 21.1 gal. -5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 37.9 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 57.8 in -2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.3 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.2 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 56.9 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.8 in -1.2 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.1 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 15.9 ft3 -3.9 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 
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