Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
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@1300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 115.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 190.0 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.4 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 4010 lb. | 509 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.2 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 18.4 ft3 | 0 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -38.1 ft3 |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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