Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800 |
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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 | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,818 mm | 4,717 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,448 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,810 kg | 1,746 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 59 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 983 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,422 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 | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 894 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 479 L | -29 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 2020 BMW 3-Series.