Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.2 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 184.9 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 76.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 50.8 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 3455 lb. | 634 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.1 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 0.0 in | 41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 32.4 in | 5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.5 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 9.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.