Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.5 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 186.6 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 73.3 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 67.7 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4254 lb. | -792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -9.4 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |