Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW X3 | BMW Z4 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,494 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,648 mm | 4,112 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,267 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,865 kg | 1,410 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 55 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 0 mm | 993 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 0 mm | 935 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 782 L | 261 L | 521 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 9.2 | -8.2 L |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW X3.
2007 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |