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BMW 3-Series (2020) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2020 BMW 3-Series and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2020 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
382 hp@5800
369 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 116.9 in -4.7 in
Length 185.7 in 193.1 in -7.4 in
Width 71.9 in 73.2 in -1.3 in
Height 56.8 in 57.6 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 3968 lb. 4519 lb. -551 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.6 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.5 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 58.3 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.4 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.3 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 56.2 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 36.1 in -0.9 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume 16.9 ft3 18.4 ft3 -1.5 ft3

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