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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2008 Ford Mustang Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Ford Mustang | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 480 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 107.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 187.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3715 lb. | 3920 lb. | -205 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 53.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.8 in | -46.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 30.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Mustang
| 2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |
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