BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Ford Taurus (2013) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	BMW 3-Series	Ford Taurus
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	112.9 in	-2.3 in
Length	182.5 in	202.9 in	-20.4 in
Width	71.3 in	76.2 in	-4.9 in
Height	56.3 in	60.7 in	-4.4 in
Curb Weight	3760 lb.	4343 lb.	-583 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	20.0 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	57.9 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	38.1 in	-3 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	20.1 ft³	-7.1 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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2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

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