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BMW X3 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2016 BMW X3 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2016 2012  
Model BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
134 kW@4000
380 Nm@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
157 kW@3400
542 Nm@1600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 4,669 mm 5,159 mm -1 mm
Width 1,882 mm 1,958 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,919 kg 2,370 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 80 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 1,026 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 927 mm 919 mm 8 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 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 782 L 430 L 352 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.6 1,195 L 26.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,792 L 2,407 L -1 L

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