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BMW 3-Series (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 BMW 3-Series and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo specs.

2012 BMW 3-Series and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year 2012 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 2,761 mm 3,066 mm -1 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,999 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,900 mm 0 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,665 kg 2,295 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 950 mm 1,052 mm 949 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 991 mm -26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 1,062 mm 878 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 702 L 501 L 201 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,642 L 1,784 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 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
 

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