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BMW X3 (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW X3 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

2006 BMW X3 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz E-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.1 in 113.2 in -3.1 in
Length 179.7 in 192.7 in -13 in
Width 73.0 in 73.0 in 0 in
Height 66.0 in 58.9 in 7.1 in
Curb Weight 4023 lb. 4059 lb. -36 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 21.1 gal. -3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 38.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 57.8 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 41.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.8 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.4 in 56.8 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 36.0 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.0 ft3 20.5 ft3 9.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 69.0 ft3 2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3

2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 
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