Model Year | 2021 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 4-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 473 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.7 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 187.9 in | 181.1 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 70.2 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 54.6 in | 54.1 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3830 lb. | 3704 lb. | 126 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 36.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 33.7 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 4-Series.
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |