BMW 5-Series (2010) vs. BMW 8-Series (2019) Specs

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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2019 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2019
Model	BMW 5-Series	BMW 8-Series
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	111.1 in	2.6 in
Length	191.1 in	191.2 in	-0.1 in
Width	72.7 in	74.9 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.8 in	53.0 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	4089 lb.	4478 lb.	-389 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.9 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	57.2 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.1 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	33.6 in	4.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	46.9 in	10.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	29.5 in	6.5 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	71.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.9 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.8 ft³

2010 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

2010 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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