| Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 114.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Length | 185.9 in | 188.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 75.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 69.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4041 lb. | 4623 lb. | -582 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.2 in | -1.9 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 | 36.4 in | 40.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.7 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.7 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW X3.
| 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 |