BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2011) vs. Porsche Boxster (2006) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo and 2006 Porsche Boxster Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo	Porsche Boxster
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6400 199 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.7 in	95.1 in	25.6 in
Length	196.8 in	170.4 in	26.4 in
Width	74.8 in	70.9 in	3.9 in
Height	61.4 in	51.0 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4894 lb.	2987 lb.	1907 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.0 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	38.4 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	51.7 in	7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.4 in	-53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	0.0 in	39 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.7 in	0.0 in	57.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.8 in	0.0 in	41.8 in
Total Legroom	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	41.6 in (over 1 rows)	40.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	9.9 ft³	5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.0 ft³	9.9 ft³	50.1 ft³

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2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review

2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD	no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review

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