BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (2014) vs. Jaguar XJ (2012) Specs

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2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe and 2012 Jaguar XJ Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe	Jaguar XJ
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 510 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	119.4 in	-2.5 in
Length	197.2 in	201.7 in	-4.5 in
Width	74.6 in	74.6 in	0 in
Height	54.8 in	57.0 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	4430 lb.	4281 lb.	149 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.7 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.4 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.3 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.5 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	38.6 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	58.2 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	38.9 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume	16.2 ft³	15.2 ft³	1 ft³

2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review

2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review

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2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review

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