BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Lincoln MKZ (2012) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Lincoln MKZ Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series	Lincoln MKZ
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.4 in	3.2 in
Length	182.5 in	190.6 in	-8.1 in
Width	71.3 in	72.2 in	-0.9 in
Height	56.3 in	56.9 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	3743 lb.	167 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	17.5 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.7 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	57.4 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.0 in	-54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.1 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	16.5 ft³	-3.5 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series.

2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review

2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Fusion. In the MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review

2012 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I love driving in luxury, and this car delivers much of it. From the cooled/heated seats to the delicious feel of the leather seating surfaces, this car offers more than adequate comfort...and it is a luxury automobile after all. I would expect no less from Lincoln. see full Lincoln MKZ review

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