BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2018 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 4-Series (2018) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 BMW 4-Series and 2012 BMW 3-Series specs.

2018 BMW 4-Series and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model BMW 4-Series BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
425 hp@5500
406 lb-ft@1850
4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 108.7 in 1.9 in
Length 182.6 in 181.1 in 1.5 in
Width 71.9 in 70.2 in 1.7 in
Height 54.2 in 54.1 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 3620 lb. 3715 lb. -95 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 15.9 gal. -0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.3 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.8 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.1 in 36.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 51.9 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 33.7 in 0 in
Total Legroom 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.7 ft3 11.1 ft3 4.6 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 BMW 4-Series

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 4-Series.

Be the first!

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.