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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2010 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 540 Nm@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 198 kW@4200 576 Nm@1750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,761 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,156 mm | 4,526 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,661 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 1,790 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 60 L | 35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 879 mm | 40 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) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 702 L | -269 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 24.8 | -23.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,642 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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