Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,587 mm | 3,635 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,384 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,225 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 50 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 975 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 968 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 810 mm | 699 mm | 111 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,748 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 119 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 345 L | 4.2 | 340.8 L |
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 |
2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |