BMW X3 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006) Specs

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2015 BMW X3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	114.7 in	-4.1 in
Length	183.8 in	188.5 in	-4.7 in
Width	74.1 in	75.2 in	-1.1 in
Height	66.1 in	69.8 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	4230 lb.	4743 lb.	-513 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	25.1 gal.	-7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	59.9 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.2 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	59.8 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	40.0 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	-5.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	29.4 ft³	-1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	72.4 ft³	-9.1 ft³

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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

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