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Nissan Murano (2011) vs. BMW X3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Nissan Murano and 2008 BMW X3 specs.

2011 Nissan Murano and 2008 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Nissan Murano BMW X3  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
240 lb-ft@4400
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6600
225 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 110.1 in 1.1 in
Length 188.5 in 179.7 in 8.8 in
Width 74.1 in 73.0 in 1.1 in
Height 67.0 in 66.0 in 1 in
Curb Weight 4009 lb. 4067 lb. -58 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 17.7 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 38.1 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.6 in 55.8 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 40.2 in 3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 55.4 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.4 in 0.0 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 35.8 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.6 ft3 30.0 ft3 2.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 81.6 ft3 71.0 ft3 10.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan Murano

2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW X3

2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review
 
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