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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Nissan Murano Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan Murano | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 190.1 in | -9.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 74.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 66.2 in | -11.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 4438 lb. | -646 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 51.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.4 in | -47.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 32.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Murano
| 2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |
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