Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLE | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.1L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 201 hp@3800 369 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 108.7 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 178.2 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.5 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 55.8 in | 14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4742 lb. | 3947 lb. | 795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.4 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 22.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
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 |
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 |