BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2012) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2012 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	107.4 in	7.6 in
Length	190.0 in	190.6 in	-0.6 in
Width	72.0 in	72.2 in	-0.2 in
Height	59.4 in	56.9 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	3804 lb.	206 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	17.5 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	38.7 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.4 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	56.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.1 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	16.5 ft³	1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	16.5	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	16.5 ft³	40 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2014 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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review

2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Fusion. In the MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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