Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 327 kW@6000 602 Nm@3950 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5900 450 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,990 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,039 mm | 4,636 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,195 kg | 1,640 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 88 L | 60 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,024 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 958 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 892 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 510 L | 368 L | 142 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 BMW 7-Series.
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.