Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-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 | 160.7 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.4 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 51.0 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3295 lb. | 850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 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 | 6.5 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 2.4 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 SLK.