Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,986 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,125 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 980 mm | -63 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 450 L | 71 L |
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 |
2013 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review |