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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 450 kW@5750 850 Nm@2500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,134 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 2,029 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,730 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 90 L | -30 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,001 mm | 949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,021 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,064 mm | 878 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 879 mm | -879 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 493 L | 209 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,209 L | 23.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,398 L | -1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
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