BMW 3-Series (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2017 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	124.6 in	-14 in
Length	182.5 in	206.5 in	-24 in
Width	71.3 in	73.7 in	-2.4 in
Height	56.3 in	58.0 in	-1.7 in
Curb Weight	3695 lb.	4674 lb.	-979 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	23.8 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.8 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	59.1 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.9 in	-59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.7 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.4 in	-59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	42.3 in	-7.2 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	84.2 in (over 2 rows)	-7.1 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	16.4 ft³	-3.4 ft³

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