Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 103.1 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 174.7 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 67.7 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 3529 lb. | 1531 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 35.6 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |