Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.2 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 193.1 in | 0 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.2 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 66.5 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3946 lb. | -132 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 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 | 58.6 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 41.3 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 40.9 ft3 | -22.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | -61.6 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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