Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Honda Element | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.4 in | 15.5 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 169.9 in | 23.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.6 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 70.4 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3433 lb. | 381 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 43.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.2 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.1 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -56.2 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 2009 Honda Element.