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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.9 in | -8.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.1 in | -14.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 4376 lb. | -827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 | |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series
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