BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	114.8 in	-4.2 in
Length	182.1 in	189.8 in	-7.7 in
Width	71.3 in	76.3 in	-5 in
Height	56.5 in	69.4 in	-12.9 in
Curb Weight	3895 lb.	5150 lb.	-1255 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	24.6 gal.	-8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	58.6 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.0 in	-57 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	40.3 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.3 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.0 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	38.6 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.5 ft³	36.3 ft³	-18.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.0 ft³	68.3 ft³	-15.3 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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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2011	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review

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