Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Ford Edge | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 111.2 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 184.2 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 67.0 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 4234 lb. | 826 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 39.6 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |