BMW 3-Series (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2018 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2018	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
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	3856 lb.	5225 lb.	-1369 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

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