Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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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 | 120.7 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 196.8 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 61.4 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 5060 lb. | -541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 41.8 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -44.6 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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