Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 190 kW@5000 400 Nm@1550 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,809 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,623 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 1,837 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 60 L | 35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 889 mm | 30 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 496 L | -63 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 17.5 | -16.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,501 L | 1 L |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series.