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BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. BMW 8-Series (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 3-Series and 2020 BMW 8-Series specs.

2008 BMW 3-Series and 2020 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 8-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 111.1 in -2.4 in
Length 181.1 in 191.2 in -10.1 in
Width 70.2 in 74.9 in -4.7 in
Height 54.1 in 53.0 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 3351 lb. 3933 lb. -582 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.0 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 38.9 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 57.2 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.1 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 33.6 in 3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.9 in 46.9 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 29.5 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 71.6 in (over 2 rows) 3.9 in
Cargo Volume 11.1 ft3 14.8 ft3 -3.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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