BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Cadillac ATS (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Cadillac ATS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 3-Series	Cadillac ATS
Engine	4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 464 hp@5850 445 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	109.3 in	-0.6 in
Length	178.2 in	182.8 in	-4.6 in
Width	71.5 in	71.1 in	0.4 in
Height	55.9 in	55.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3693 lb.	3700 lb.	-7 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.0 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.6 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	55.2 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.5 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	36.8 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.3 in	-52.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	33.5 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	10.2 ft³	1.8 ft³

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

2017 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review

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