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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| 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 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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| 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 | 69.8 in | -14 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 | 55.0 in | -55 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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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