BMW 3-Series (2013) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2018) Specs

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2013 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Tesla Model 3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
Model	BMW 3-Series	Tesla Model 3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	113.2 in	-2.6 in
Length	182.5 in	184.8 in	-2.3 in
Width	71.3 in	72.8 in	-1.5 in
Height	56.3 in	56.8 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3360 lb.	3549 lb.	-189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	0.0 gal.	15.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	39.6 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	56.3 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.7 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.7 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.0 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.2 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	-2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review

2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD	The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review

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