BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Maserati Ghibli (2014) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Maserati Ghibli Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Maserati Ghibli
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 404 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	118.0 in	-7.4 in
Length	182.5 in	195.7 in	-13.2 in
Width	71.3 in	76.6 in	-5.3 in
Height	56.3 in	57.5 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	3759 lb.	4124 lb.	-365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	21.1 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	0.0 in	40.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	0.0 in	35.1 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	77.1 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	17.7 ft³	-4.7 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.

2014 Maserati Ghibli Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With a 118-inch wheelbase and 57.5-inch height, the Ghibli is certainly large enough to contain a roomy rear seat. Alas, there's less space back there than in a typical compact. At 5-9 I could sit behind myself, but with just a couple inches between my knees and the front seatback and my shins grazing the bottom edge of the same. The new Quattroporte has so much more rear legroom that there's enough space between them for another model. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe provides a bit more rear seat knee room, but despite said seat's lower, smaller, decidedly coupe-like cushion your head will be much closer to its synthetic suede headliner. That lower roof line comes at a cost. There's considerably more space in the back seat of the Audi than in either of the other two. see full Maserati Ghibli review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Maserati Ghibli.

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