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Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RL | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.6 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 182.5 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.3 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3406 lb. | 606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 35.1 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.