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BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. BMW 1-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 5-Series and 2009 BMW 1-Series specs.

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2009 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW 1-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750		 turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400		  
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 104.7 in 12.2 in
Length 193.1 in 171.7 in 21.4 in
Width 73.2 in 68.8 in 4.4 in
Height 57.6 in 56.0 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 4376 lb. 3384 lb. 992 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.0 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 37.9 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 54.0 in 4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 41.4 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.1 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.2 in 53.4 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 32.0 in 4.1 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 4.1 in
Cargo Volume 18.4 ft3 10.0 ft3 8.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 
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