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2006 BMW X3 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,797 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,564 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,676 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 2,190 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 95 L | -28 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,026 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 919 mm | -10 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 433 L | 417 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 1,195 L | 29 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 2,407 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW X3
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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