BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. BMW 7-Series (2016) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2016 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	BMW 5-Series	BMW 7-Series
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 445 hp@5500 480 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	126.4 in	-9.5 in
Length	193.1 in	206.6 in	-13.5 in
Width	73.2 in	74.8 in	-1.6 in
Height	57.6 in	58.2 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	4610 lb.	-91 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	20.6 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.9 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	61.2 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.9 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	61.0 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	44.4 in	-8.3 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	85.8 in (over 2 rows)	-8.3 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	18.2 ft³	0.2 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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