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BMW X3 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2017 BMW X3 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 3,165 mm -1 mm
Length 4,669 mm 5,245 mm -1 mm
Width 1,882 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,919 kg 2,120 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 67 L 90 L -23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 960 mm -959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,521 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 978 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,509 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 927 mm 1,074 mm 926 mm
Total Legroom 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 782 L 464 L 318 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,792 L 16.4 -15.4 L

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