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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 | 2,761 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,029 mm | 977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 973 mm | -20 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 917 mm | -38 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 340 L | 521 L | -181 L |
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
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
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