Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
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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 | 4012 lb. | 4059 lb. | -47 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 | 57.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |