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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2010) Specs

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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year 2010 2010  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz M-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 114.7 in -6 in
Length 178.2 in 188.5 in -10.3 in
Width 71.5 in 75.2 in -3.7 in
Height 55.8 in 70.1 in -14.3 in
Curb Weight 3947 lb. 4817 lb. -870 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 25.1 gal. -9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.9 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 59.9 in -4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.9 in -55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.2 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.8 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 59.8 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.2 in -56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 40.0 in -5.4 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 82.2 in (over 2 rows) -6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 29.4 ft3 -4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 72.4 ft3 -14.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 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
2010 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 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall 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 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults 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
 

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