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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. BMW X3 (2006) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2006 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class BMW X3  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
225 hp@5900
214 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 110.1 in 16.5 in
Length 203.1 in 179.7 in 23.4 in
Width 77.1 in 73.0 in 4.1 in
Height 65.4 in 66.0 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 4960 lb. 4067 lb. 893 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 17.7 gal. 3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.1 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 55.8 in 4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.2 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 37.8 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 55.4 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.8 in 0.4 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 in (over 2 rows) 32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.2 ft3 30.0 ft3 -14.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 30.0 12.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 71.0 ft3 14 ft3

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2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review
2006 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review
 
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