Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,911 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,966 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,420 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,675 kg | 1,924 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 72 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 996 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 953 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 899 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 388 L | -48 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 |
2014 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review |
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