BMW X3 (2012) vs. BMW 2-Series (2015) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2015 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	BMW X3	BMW 2-Series
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	105.9 in	4.7 in
Length	183.0 in	174.7 in	8.3 in
Width	74.1 in	69.8 in	4.3 in
Height	65.4 in	55.8 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3695 lb.	527 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	13.7 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	40.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.4 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.5 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.5 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	53.4 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.0 in	3.8 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	13.8 ft³	13.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	13.8 ft³	49.5 ft³

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

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