Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6000 350 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 173.9 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.0 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 60.0 in | -4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 3457 lb. | 358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA.