Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2010) vs. BMW X3 (2016) Specs

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2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2016 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750
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	183.8 in	19.2 in
Width	75.7 in	74.1 in	1.6 in
Height	65.4 in	66.1 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	4939 lb.	4230 lb.	709 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	36.5 in	-0.3 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)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	32 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

2010 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

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