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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.7 in 110.6 in 4.1 in
Length 188.5 in 182.0 in 6.5 in
Width 75.2 in 71.3 in 3.9 in
Height 70.1 in 56.3 in 13.8 in
Curb Weight 4817 lb. 3856 lb. 961 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 15.8 gal. 9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.4 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.9 in 55.1 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 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 55.1 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.0 in 35.0 in 5 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) 5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.4 ft3 17.5 ft3 11.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.4 ft3 53.0 ft3 19.4 ft3

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