Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Mercury Milan | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.4 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 183.0 in | 190.2 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.2 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 55.8 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3453 lb. | 769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.5 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |
2009 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
My head was squashed into the roof. Could not adjust seat to find a tolerable position. see full Mercury Milan review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I felt very constrained in all movements. see full Mercury Milan review |