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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2010 BMW 3-Series specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2010  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,873 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,869 mm 4,526 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,792 kg 1,735 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 60 L 20 L
Headroom, Row 1 963 mm 978 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 953 mm 17 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 879 mm 30 mm
Total Legroom 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 340 L 110 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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