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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 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 | 2,913 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,788 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,781 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,185 kg | 1,790 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 60 L | 35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 833 L | 702 L | 131 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,050 L | 1,642 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
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