BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Lincoln MKS (2009) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2009 Lincoln MKS Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Lincoln MKS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	112.9 in	2.1 in
Length	190.0 in	204.1 in	-14.1 in
Width	72.0 in	75.9 in	-3.9 in
Height	59.4 in	61.6 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	4276 lb.	-266 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	19.0 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.7 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.6 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	57.4 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.6 in	0.6 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	-0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	18.4	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	18.4 ft³	38.1 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lincoln MKS

2009 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review
2009	4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review

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