Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 112.2 in | 14.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 185.7 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 71.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 56.8 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3589 lb. | 1240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 16.9 | 25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 3-Series.