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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Infiniti M (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Infiniti M specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Infiniti M Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series Infiniti M  
Engine 4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
420 hp@6000
417 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,901 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,945 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,844 mm 0 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,675 kg 1,827 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 76 L -16 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 993 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,483 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,379 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,118 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 958 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,359 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 919 mm -40 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 422 L -82 L

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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 2012 Infiniti M

2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review
2011 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review
2011 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review
 
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