Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW 8-Series | |
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 | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,822 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,856 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,685 kg | 2,031 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 68 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 988 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 853 mm | 82 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 749 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,819 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 314 L | 419 L | -105 L |
2012 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 |
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