BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2021

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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. BMW 4-Series (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2021 BMW 4-Series specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2021 BMW 4-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2021  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 4-Series  
Engine 4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
473 hp@6250
406 lb-ft@2650
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 112.2 in -3.5 in
Length 181.1 in 187.9 in -6.8 in
Width 70.2 in 72.9 in -2.7 in
Height 54.1 in 54.6 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 3715 lb. 3830 lb. -115 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.6 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.1 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.8 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 35.2 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.9 in 51.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 34.5 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.8 in
Cargo Volume 11.1 ft3 12.0 ft3 -0.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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