Acura MDX (2014) vs. BMW 3-Series (2008) Specs

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2014 Acura MDX and 2008 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Acura MDX	BMW 3-Series
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	108.7 in	2.3 in
Length	193.6 in	178.2 in	15.4 in
Width	77.2 in	71.5 in	5.7 in
Height	66.7 in	55.8 in	10.9 in
Curb Weight	4025 lb.	3462 lb.	563 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	55.4 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.5 in	0.0 in	57.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.5 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.1 in	55.1 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	34.6 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.6 in	0.0 in	35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.6 in	0.0 in	40.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	28.1 in	0.0 in	28.1 in
Total Legroom	106.1 in (over 3 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	24.8 ft³	-10 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.4 ft³	24.8	13.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.4 ft³	58.0 ft³	10.4 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX

2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review

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2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	back support see full BMW 3-Series review

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD	Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review

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