Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 390 kW@5500 750 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 3,023 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,933 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,675 kg | 2,158 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 993 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 940 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 930 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 439 L | -99 L |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe.