Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 120.6 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 190.0 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 71.6 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3998 lb. | -184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 46.9 in | -6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 45.7 in | -7.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.3 in | -58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 60.1 ft3 | -41.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -87.6 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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