Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 115.0 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 190.0 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.0 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 69.8 in | 59.4 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4743 lb. | 4103 lb. | 640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 54.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 18.4 ft3 | 11 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.