Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
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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 | 203.1 in | 183.8 in | 19.3 in |
Width | 77.1 in | 74.1 in | 3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.1 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5225 lb. | 4230 lb. | 995 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 3.4 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 | 15.2 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -12.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X3.