Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,959 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,526 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,963 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 2,108 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 0 L | 60 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 897 mm | 68 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,389 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 899 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 702 L | 895 L | -193 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,642 L | 1,795 L | 0 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 |
2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.