Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 563 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,646 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 96 L | -36 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,072 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,016 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,064 mm | 878 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,398 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 1,141 L | 701 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,127 L | -1 L |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.