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BMW 5-Series (2020) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 BMW 5-Series and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2020 BMW 5-Series and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2020 2011  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 117.1 in 108.7 in 8.4 in
Length 194.6 in 178.2 in 16.4 in
Width 73.5 in 71.5 in 2 in
Height 58.2 in 55.9 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 3746 lb. 3340 lb. 406 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 55.4 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.5 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.5 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 55.1 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.5 in 34.6 in 1.9 in
Total Legroom 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume 18.7 ft3 12.0 ft3 6.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 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
 

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2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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