Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
5.0L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5500 336 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 112.2 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 185.6 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.3 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 77.8 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 5545 lb. | -1478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 42.2 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 52.5 in | -12.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 41.9 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -18.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -8.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.