The 2011 BMW 3 Series has a very spacious cabin with lots of space in the front and rear row seats, which are comfortable and supportive. The materials and elements in the interior are of excellent build quality and come with the usual BMW style and charm.
The rear seats also offer great support and enough space for large adults. However taller people might feel a bit cramped due to the lacking headroom. The BMW 3 Series offers a cargo capacity of 12.0 cu-ft.
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Model
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BMW 328i
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2011 Infiniti G25 Journey
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Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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38.5/55.4/41.5
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40.5/55.6/43.9
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37.1/54.7/41.7
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.5/55.1/34.6
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37.7/55.2/34.7
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36.9/55.1/33.4
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)
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12.0
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13.5
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12.4
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The Infiniti is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row and rear row. The Mercedes has the lowest amount of legroom in the rear row, while the BMW stands in the middle. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Infiniti again offers more than its rivals of 13.5 cu-ft, while the Mercedes and BMW offer 12.4 and 12.0 cubic feet, respectively. Few key features include-
- 8-way power front seats with 2-way manual headrests with Active Head Restraints feature
- Driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positions
- Leatherette upholstery
- Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim
- Automatic climate control – includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control
- Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
- Heated steering wheel
How intuitive is the 2011 BMW 3 Series’s infotainment unit?
The BMW 3 Series features a CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS). There is also a Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio System with vehicle-specific equalizing and powerful 420W amplifiers along with 13-speakers.
The infotainment unit comes with an optional navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and HD radio. Other major infotainment features include-
- AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)
- Rearview Monitor
- Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
- USB Connection Port For Ipod Interface And Other Compatible Devices
- Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio System
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Aux Input
