Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 119.8 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 199.8 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 75.8 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 70.9 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4756 lb. | -1294 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.6 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 47.7 ft3 | -22.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -26.5 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 |
2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |