Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.2L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 kW@4200 500 Nm@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 134 kW@4000 380 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,740 kg | 1,592 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 60 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,024 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 958 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 892 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 368 L | 82 L |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series.