BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Dodge Durango (2018) Specs

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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Dodge Durango Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	BMW 3-Series	Dodge Durango
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	6.4L V8 OHV-4v 475 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	119.8 in	-11.1 in
Length	178.2 in	201.2 in	-23 in
Width	71.5 in	75.8 in	-4.3 in
Height	55.8 in	70.9 in	-15.1 in
Curb Weight	3671 lb.	5510 lb.	-1839 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

2018 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	The SRT tweaks to the Durango include sport front bucket seats. These seats, with their large bolsters, will hold you in place through curves. Those who actually take the Durango SRT to the track will find that the seat's headrest leaves sufficient space for a helmet. But not everyone will find these seats comfortable. For me, the lumbar bulge felt too large even when minimized. In back, the Durango offers among the most comfortable second and third rows you'll find in any family hauler. It helps--a lot--that both rows are mounted higher off the floor than those in the average crossover. Among SUVs, only the Ford Expedition offers a more comfortable third-row seat. One weakness: the Durango can't hold three people in the second row as well as girthier competitors, and can't hold three people in the third row at all. Of course, opt for the second-row captain's chairs (as most buyers likely will) and the second-row seating will be limited to two people anyway. see full Dodge Durango review

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