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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in | 0 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 181.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 54.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3685 lb. | 3715 lb. | -30 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 36.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 51.9 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Fits like a glove. Heated & Ventilated seats. Proper support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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