| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1750 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 114.8 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 189.1 in | -10.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 75.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.7 in | -14.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5238 lb. | -1558 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 3-Series
| 2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
My M3 is the only sports car I found that will comfortably fit a baby seat in the rear. :) see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
very little leg room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have the coupe, the back seats are just an afterthought. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small & cramped. Fit and finish was much less desirable than my past 1998 5 series BMW. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Small. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Entering and exiting and overall seat comfort are not designed for taller or larger drivers see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight for taller adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seats are comfortable, but due to the size of/shortness of the car there is not much legroom, a full size adult will have trouble getting their feet into the footwells. Mind you, the trunk space is immense for such a small car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is little foot room and the ride is rough. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
cramped see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
what room see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
