BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. Porsche Cayenne (2014) Specs

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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Porsche Cayenne Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
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	2,761 mm	2,896 mm	0 mm
Length	4,526 mm	4,846 mm	0 mm
Width	1,816 mm	1,938 mm	0 mm
Height	1,417 mm	1,712 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,730 kg	2,170 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	85 L	-25 L
Headroom, Row 1	950 mm	0 mm	950 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,407 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,054 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	965 mm	0 mm	965 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,400 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	879 mm	0 mm	879 mm
Total Legroom	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm (over 1 row)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	702 L	671 L	31 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,642 L	1,781 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

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2014 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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