Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
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 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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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 | 182.0 in | 203.1 in | -21.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 77.1 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 65.4 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3885 lb. | 5225 lb. | -1340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.3 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 | 15.2 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -24.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -32 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.