Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,475 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 963 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 942 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 813 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 314 L | 283 L | 31 L |
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 |
2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |