Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 121.0 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 182.0 in | 201.6 in | -19.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 76.4 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 72.8 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3885 lb. | 5467 lb. | -1582 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.3 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 49.4 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -40.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.