| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 116.3 in | -6.2 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 200.6 in | -20.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 55.8 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4619 lb. | -607 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.2 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 32.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 57.5 ft3 |
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
| 2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.