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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.7 in | 7 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 182.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 51.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3826 lb. | 319 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -1.3 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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