Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.2 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 184.9 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.5 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 50.8 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 3501 lb. | 1018 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 32.4 in | 5.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 49.6 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 28.2 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 13.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.