Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Land Rover Defender | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 118.9 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 197.6 in | -19.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.6 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 77.5 in | -21.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 5735 lb. | -1920 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.6 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 60.8 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 39.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 34.0 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 78.8 ft3 | -20.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Land Rover Defender.