Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 121.0 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 201.6 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.4 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 66.0 in | 72.8 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 5371 lb. | -1359 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 41.2 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.5 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 49.4 ft3 | -19.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -22.8 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.