Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 368 kW@6000 700 Nm@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,355 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 100 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,008 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 988 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 914 mm | -35 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 541 L | 161 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 1,770 L | 0 L |
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 2010 Porsche Cayenne.