| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 100.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 180.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 51.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 4220 lb. | -428 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
| 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 SL.