Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.9 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 193.1 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 4519 lb. | -436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura RL.
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |