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Ford Mustang (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Ford Mustang and 2011 BMW 3-Series specs.

2010 Ford Mustang and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Ford Mustang BMW 3-Series  
Engine supercharged
5.4L V8
DOHC-4v
540 hp@6200
510 lb-ft@4500
4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.1 in 108.7 in -1.6 in
Length 188.1 in 181.1 in 7 in
Width 73.9 in 70.2 in 3.7 in
Height 55.6 in 54.1 in 1.5 in
Curb Weight 3948 lb. 3715 lb. 233 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 15.9 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.4 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.3 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.4 in 0.0 in 53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.8 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.7 in 36.8 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.6 in 51.9 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.8 in 0.0 in 46.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.8 in 33.7 in -3.9 in
Total Legroom 72.2 in (over 2 rows) 75.5 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume 13.4 ft3 11.1 ft3 2.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Mustang

2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed manual RWD
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review
2010 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review
2009 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review
2010 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
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
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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