Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
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 |
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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 |
2009 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 |
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.