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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.6 in | 16 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 183.0 in | 20 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 74.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 65.4 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4929 lb. | 4222 lb. | 707 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.3 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 27.6 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3
| 2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X3
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