Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Flex | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 5,138 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,717 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 73 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,062 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,029 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,125 mm | 878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 848 mm | -848 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,010 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 549 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 1,274 L | 23.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 2,455 L | -1 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |