BMW X3 (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2022) Specs

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2006 BMW X3 and 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2006	2022
Model	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.1 in	117.9 in	-7.8 in
Length	179.7 in	194.3 in	-14.6 in
Width	73.0 in	76.6 in	-3.6 in
Height	66.0 in	70.7 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	4067 lb.	4718 lb.	-651 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	22.5 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.5 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	59.3 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.2 in	40.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.4 in	58.3 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	40.9 in	-5.1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.0 ft³	33.3 ft³	-3.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	74.9 ft³	-3.9 ft³

2006 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

2006 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

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