BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Jaguar XK (2009) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Jaguar XK Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	BMW 3-Series	Jaguar XK
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	108.3 in	0.4 in
Length	180.6 in	188.6 in	-8 in
Width	70.2 in	74.5 in	-4.3 in
Height	54.5 in	52.3 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	3799 lb.	346 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.1 gal.	18.7 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	38.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	56.5 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	45.1 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	33.2 in	3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	42.3 in	7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.9 in	23.1 in	8.8 in
Total Legroom	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	68.2 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.0 ft³	7.1 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	9.0	10.0 ft³	-1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.2 ft³	10.0 ft³	2.2 ft³

2012 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

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2009 Jaguar XK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Excellent quality and positioning. see full Jaguar XK review

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