Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Nissan Quest | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 118.1 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 200.8 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 77.6 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 71.5 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 3545 lb. | 4367 lb. | -822 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 64.5 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 41.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.0 in | -66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.7 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -44 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.5 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.5 | 63.6 ft3 | -46.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.0 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -55.4 ft3 |
2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series.
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |