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2009 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-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 | 2,761 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 2,240 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 95 L | -35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,011 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,026 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 919 mm | -40 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 433 L | 269 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,195 L | 23.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,407 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 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 | 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 |
| 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 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 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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