| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.9 in | -9.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 194.3 in | -16.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.6 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.7 in | -14.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4608 lb. | -1146 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
| 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 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE.