Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 160 kW@3800 540 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 134 kW@4000 380 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,913 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,788 mm | 4,623 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,816 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,185 kg | 1,749 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 60 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 889 mm | -888 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 496 L | 337 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 1,501 L | 1 L |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives 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.