Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 105.9 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 174.7 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 55.8 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 3535 lb. | 36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 53.4 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 33.0 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
2013 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series.
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |