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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 198 kW@4200 576 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 542 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,873 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,869 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,792 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 963 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 970 mm | -17 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 909 mm | -30 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 450 L | -110 L |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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