Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 111.0 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 197.2 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 72.8 in | 2 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1565 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 38.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 58.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 40.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |