Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 117.1 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 194.6 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3406 lb. | 3746 lb. | -340 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.9 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.5 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -5.7 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 2020 BMW 5-Series.