Acura RLX (2018) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2018 Acura RLX and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Acura RLX	BMW 5-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	116.9 in	-4.7 in
Length	198.1 in	193.1 in	5 in
Width	74.4 in	73.2 in	1.2 in
Height	57.7 in	57.6 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3977 lb.	4376 lb.	-399 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	40.5 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.6 in	58.3 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.3 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.2 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.1 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	3.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	18.4 ft³	-3.5 ft³

2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan	Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review

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

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