BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2012) vs. Honda Accord Crosstour (2011) Specs

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2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Honda Accord Crosstour
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	110.1 in	10.6 in
Length	196.8 in	196.8 in	0 in
Width	74.8 in	74.7 in	0.1 in
Height	61.4 in	65.7 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	5060 lb.	4070 lb.	990 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.5 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	57.8 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.2 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.5 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	56.2 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	37.4 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	25.7 ft³	-10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.0 ft³	51.3 ft³	8.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.

2011 Honda Accord Crosstour Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	I'm tall - 6-6" - and this is the roomiest and most comfortable car I've ever owned. Comparable to a Yukon for a driver. Great room inside at all seating positions for me. see full Honda Accord Crosstour review
2010	4dr Hatch 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Adjustability for a comfortable even on long trips see full Honda Accord Crosstour review

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