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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2015  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
255 hp@4000
413 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 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 193.4 in -15.2 in
Width 71.5 in 73.2 in -1.7 in
Height 55.9 in 57.6 in -1.7 in
Curb Weight 3825 lb. 4085 lb. -260 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 35.3 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 18.4 ft3 -6.4 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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