Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 535 hp@5250 550 lb-ft@1500 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 108.7 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 178.2 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.9 in | 2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4975 lb. | 3693 lb. | 1282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 55.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 7-Series.
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 |