Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 108.3 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 191.6 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 78.5 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 68.2 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4103 lb. | 4550 lb. | -447 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.6 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 61.5 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |