Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 438 hp@6000 444 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 117.7 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 198.4 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 58.7 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 4839 lb. | -463 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.3 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.7 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 BMW 7-Series.