BMW X3 (2012) vs. Infiniti M (2008) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2008 Infiniti M Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	BMW X3	Infiniti M
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6400 336 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	114.2 in	-3.6 in
Length	183.0 in	192.6 in	-9.6 in
Width	74.1 in	70.8 in	3.3 in
Height	65.4 in	59.4 in	6 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	4159 lb.	63 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.2 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	44.2 in	-4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.3 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	14.9 ft³	12.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	14.9 ft³	48.4 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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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

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