Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5500 368 lb-ft@1850 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 108.7 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 170.7 in | 180.6 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.2 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 51.4 in | 54.5 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3457 lb. | 4145 lb. | -688 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.3 in | -1 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 | 9.9 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW Z4.
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 |
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 |