Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Infiniti M | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6400 336 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 114.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 192.6 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 70.8 in | -1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 59.4 in | -3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3535 lb. | 3958 lb. | -423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.2 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 37.3 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2009 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M review |