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BMW 5-Series (2006) vs. BMW 7-Series (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW 5-Series and 2012 BMW 7-Series specs.

2006 BMW 5-Series and 2012 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW 7-Series  
Engine 5.0L V10
DOHC-4v
500 hp@7750
384 lb-ft@6100
turbocharged
6.0L V12
DOHC-4v
535 hp@5250
550 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 120.9 in -7.2 in
Length 191.1 in 199.8 in -8.7 in
Width 72.7 in 74.9 in -2.2 in
Height 57.8 in 58.3 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 4012 lb. 4939 lb. -927 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 21.7 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 40.6 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 59.2 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.2 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 38.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 57.2 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 38.4 in -2.4 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 79.6 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.0 ft3 17.7 ft3 -3.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

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