Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 5,245 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 2,151 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 90 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,521 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 978 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 1,074 mm | 891 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 464 L | -96 L |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.