Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 126.6 in | -16 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 203.0 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 75.7 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 65.4 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3755 lb. | 4939 lb. | -1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 60.3 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 39.8 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.2 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -24.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -32 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
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 |