Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 70 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,029 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 973 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 917 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 521 L | -238 L |
2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.