BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	BMW 3-Series	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	108.3 in	2.3 in
Length	182.1 in	190.7 in	-8.6 in
Width	71.3 in	78.5 in	-7.2 in
Height	56.5 in	68.2 in	-11.7 in
Curb Weight	3895 lb.	4539 lb.	-644 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	21.0 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	61.6 in	-6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.6 in	-0.3 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	35.0 in	38.7 in	-3.7 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	77 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.5	42.9 ft³	-25.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	83.5 ft³	-30.5 ft³

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review

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