Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 385 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@2500 |
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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 | 95.7 in | 13 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 162.8 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 51.3 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3541 lb. | 604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 2.1 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC.