Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Acura MDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.3 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 190.7 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.5 in | -7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.2 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4535 lb. | -1073 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.6 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.0 in | -59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.7 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 42.9 ft3 | -18.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -25.5 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |