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BMW Z4 (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 BMW 3-Series specs.

2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model BMW Z4 BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400
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 Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,497 mm 2,761 mm 0 mm
Length 4,239 mm 4,587 mm 0 mm
Width 1,791 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Height 1,290 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,880 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 61 L -6 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 965 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 927 mm -927 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,252 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 810 mm -810 mm
Total Legroom 1,072 mm (over 1 row) 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 309 L 255 L 54 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.9 345 L -334.1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW Z4

2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 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
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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