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BMW Z4 (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW Z4 and 2008 BMW 3-Series specs.

2010 BMW Z4 and 2008 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
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 98.3 in 108.7 in -10.4 in
Length 166.9 in 180.6 in -13.7 in
Width 70.5 in 70.2 in 0.3 in
Height 50.8 in 54.5 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 3494 lb. 4145 lb. -651 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 16.1 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.0 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.3 in 55.3 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.8 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.3 in -49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.9 in -31.9 in
Total Legroom 42.2 in (over 1 rows) 73.7 in (over 2 rows) -31.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.9 ft3 9.0 ft3 1.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.9 ft3 12.2 ft3 -1.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW Z4

2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review
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 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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 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 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. 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
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 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
 
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