BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2011) vs. Ford Flex (2012) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2012 Ford Flex Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Ford Flex
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	117.9 in	2.8 in
Length	196.8 in	202.3 in	-5.5 in
Width	74.8 in	75.9 in	-1.1 in
Height	61.4 in	67.6 in	-6.2 in
Curb Weight	5060 lb.	4839 lb.	221 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	58.4 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.8 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	57.1 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	44.3 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	41.1 in	-41.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.4 in	-33.4 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	118.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	19.4 ft³	-3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.5	45.0 ft³	-29.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.0 ft³	86.7 ft³	-26.7 ft³

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2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review

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