Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
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 | 3815 lb. | 4894 lb. | -1079 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.4 in | -4 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 | 15.5 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 60.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.