Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 6-Series | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.4 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 190.2 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 54.1 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3909 lb. | -205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.4 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 49.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 28.8 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 70.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 BMW 6-Series.