Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Land Rover Range Rover | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 510 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.4 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 195.8 in | -17.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 77.0 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 73.9 in | -18.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 5891 lb. | -2220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 61.4 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 61.9 in | -61.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 38.9 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 60.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 35.1 ft3 | -10.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 | -16.2 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 |
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