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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series.