Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 285 kW@5800 500 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,717 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 1,746 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 59 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 955 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 894 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 479 L | -111 L |
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 |
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