Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,809 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 4,623 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,460 kg | 1,717 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 1,026 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 261 L | 496 L | -235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.2 | 1,501 L | 8.2 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.