Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A4 / S4 | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.6 in | 0 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 185.2 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.9 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3759 lb. | 3637 lb. | 122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.2 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2010 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |