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BMW 5-Series (2012) vs. BMW 7-Series (2008) Specs

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2012 BMW 5-Series and 2008 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
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
 
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

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