Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Acura MDX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.8 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 198.4 in | -20.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.7 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 67.1 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4271 lb. | -809 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.9 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.3 in | -59.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.3 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.0 in | -29 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 39.1 ft3 | -14.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 71.4 ft3 | -13.4 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 |
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