Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Saab 9-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.7 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 197.2 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3410 lb. | 4156 lb. | -746 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.6 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 38.8 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -5.2 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 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |