BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. BMW Z4 (2020) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2020 BMW Z4 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	BMW 5-Series	BMW Z4
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5500 368 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	97.2 in	19.7 in
Length	193.1 in	170.7 in	22.4 in
Width	73.2 in	73.4 in	-0.2 in
Height	57.6 in	51.4 in	6.2 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	3457 lb.	886 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.7 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.9 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	54.3 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	0.0 in	56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	42.2 in (over 1 rows)	35.3 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	9.9 ft³	8.5 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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