BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2012) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2012	2012
Model	BMW 3-Series	Porsche Cayenne
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	114.0 in	-5.3 in
Length	178.2 in	190.8 in	-12.6 in
Width	71.5 in	76.3 in	-4.8 in
Height	55.8 in	67.4 in	-11.6 in
Curb Weight	3815 lb.	4784 lb.	-969 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	22.4 gal.	-6.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	0.0 in	38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	0.0 in	34.6 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	76.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.8 ft³	23.7 ft³	1.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	-4.9 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

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2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review

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