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2007 BMW X3 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW X3 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 126.6 in | -16.5 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 203.0 in | -23.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4067 lb. | 4829 lb. | -762 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 60.3 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 59.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -12.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW X3
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 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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