Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.2 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 199.2 in | -21 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.6 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3815 lb. | 4553 lb. | -738 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.8 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.8 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 58 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT.