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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2021 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 119.0 in | -10.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 200.2 in | -22 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4758 lb. | -1065 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.6 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
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 2021 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe
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