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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 198 kW@4200 576 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 3.2L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 kW@4200 500 Nm@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,735 kg | 1,740 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 993 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 904 mm | -25 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 450 L | -110 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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