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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 115.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 190.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 59.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3915 lb. | 130 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 41.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 55.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 18.4 ft3 | 6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
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