| Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW i7 | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 108.7 in | 17.9 in |
| Length | 212.2 in | 178.2 in | 34 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 71.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 55.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5917 lb. | 3340 lb. | 2577 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 55.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 34.6 in | 8.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 8.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW i7.
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |