Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
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 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,803 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 2,285 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 93 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 988 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 978 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 975 mm | -96 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 1,025 L | 701 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,010 L | -1 L |
2010 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 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |