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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5900
332 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
443 hp@5500
479 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 120.7 in -12 in
Length 178.2 in 196.8 in -18.6 in
Width 71.5 in 74.8 in -3.3 in
Height 55.8 in 61.4 in -5.6 in
Curb Weight 3671 lb. 5060 lb. -1389 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 41.4 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 59.3 in -3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 40.6 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.0 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 57.7 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 41.8 in -7.2 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 82.4 in (over 2 rows) -6.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 17.7 ft3 7.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 63.0 ft3 -5 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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