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BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2022) Specs

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2009 BMW 3-Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2022  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz GLS  
Engine 4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
turbocharged
4.0L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
603 hp@5750
627 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 123.4 in -14.7 in
Length 178.2 in 205.0 in -26.8 in
Width 71.5 in 79.9 in -8.4 in
Height 55.8 in 71.8 in -16 in
Curb Weight 3815 lb. 6019 lb. -2204 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 23.8 gal. -7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.4 in -0.9 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 40.2 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 58.5 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 41.9 in -7.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 34.6 in -34.6 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 116.8 in (over 3 rows) -40.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 17.4 ft3 7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 24.8 42.7 ft3 -17.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 84.7 ft3 -26.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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