Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 kW@5500 521 Nm@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 | 2,761 mm | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,587 mm | 4,135 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,384 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,606 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 60 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 965 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 810 mm | 0 mm | 810 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 181 L | 74 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 345 L | 286 L | 59 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC.