Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,557 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,523 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,013 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 980 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 973 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 997 L | -499 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2016 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |