Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW X3 | Infiniti M | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6600 305 Nm@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 205 kW@6200 363 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,797 mm | 2,901 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,564 mm | 4,892 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,845 kg | 1,834 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 67 L | 76 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,006 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 947 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 850 L | 422 L | 428 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,010 L | 14.9 | -12.9 L |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |
2008 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huge rear seat with tons of space. Passengers routinly comment on how comfortable it is. Significantly more rear seat room then 5 series BMW. Ininiti G35/37 has more rear seat than the 5 series. see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are better padded than the 2006 and more comfortable see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I sit very tall, and have lots of headroom in this car see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of leg space. very comfortable seats see full Infiniti M review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ample, yet feels built for speed see full Infiniti M review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfy, yet generally supportive. Highly adjustable with two memory options. Cooled and heated seats are wonderful. see full Infiniti M review |