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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@6200 630 Nm@5200 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,873 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,636 mm | 4,869 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 1,841 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 80 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 970 mm | -12 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 909 mm | -17 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 368 L | 450 L | -82 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 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 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
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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