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2009 BMW 3-Series and 2021 BMW 8-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 8-Series | |
| 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 | 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 | 3704 lb. | 4478 lb. | -774 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2009 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 | 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 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults 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 | 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 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
2 small for adults over 6 ft 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series
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