Acura TL (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2011 Acura TL and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Acura TL	BMW X3
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 305 hp@6200 273 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	110.6 in	-1.3 in
Length	195.3 in	183.0 in	12.3 in
Width	74.0 in	74.1 in	-0.1 in
Height	57.2 in	65.4 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	3971 lb.	4222 lb.	-251 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.7 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	57.3 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	0.0 in	55.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	39.9 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.1 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	56.0 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	36.8 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	27.6 ft³	-14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	-50.2 ft³

2011 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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