Brake and accelerator height differential = shin injury ... help!

[ValerieMIA]

I bought a 2016 X1 after driving a 370Z for 6 years. Starting Day 1, I had numbness in my right foot and leg. Now, after 3 months I have been diagnosed with anterior compartment syndrome and am in heavy PT. It is definitely due to the height of the brake pedal and the force needed to keep it down. I am trying to decide whether I can keep the X1 or whether I need to take a substantial loss on it and get a different vehicle. I drove 2 series and 4 series coupes yesterday and because my leg is really sore I could not tell if the positioning of the pedals was any more forgiving. I have played around a bit with the seat position but haven't noticed any substantial difference in the sensation. This came out of the blue and I would appreciate any guidance or suggestions. Thanks in advance!

[ELVA164]

I haven't driven any newer BMWs, but that seems very unusual. Most cars' brakes are so boosted these days they require very little effort. Sounds to me like something is up.

[Critter7r]

Correlation isn't causation. The height differential between the gas and brake pedals in a new BMW did not cause you contract ACS over the course of 3 months. ACS isn't something that appears out of nowhere. Your body has been working towards this diagnosis for years.

[MIKYZZ4]

As was previously mentioned,
highly unlikely it's due to brake pedal pressure,
as newer vehicle brakes are boosted,
and require very little pedal pressure to stop.

[Red Shirt KRT]

Slap a block of wood down there so it bumps your foot up higher. Just make sure it can't get lodged behind the pedals so you can't push them down and get stuck with no brakes or gas!

[ELVA164]

Slap a block of wood down there so it bumps your foot up higher. Just make sure it can't get lodged behind the pedals so you can't push them down and get stuck with no brakes or gas!

....what?