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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Acura MDX specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model BMW 3-Series Acura MDX  
Engine  
Transmission  
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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