Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 118.9 in | -2 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 205.0 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 78.4 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4790 lb. | -976 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 62.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 61.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 68.8 ft3 | -50.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -98 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |