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2012 BMW Z4 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW Z4 | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 250 kW@5900 450 Nm@1500 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@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 | 1,605 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW Z4
| 2012 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 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 |
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