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BMW 3-Series (2008) vs. (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 3-Series and 2006 specs.

2008 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body  
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006

2006 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Two large adults fit well see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
so spacious.indeed. see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full review
2006 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plain and simply uncomfortable see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too small for passengers see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front seat. see full review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full review
 
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