Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Infiniti FX | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 291 kW@6500 500 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,883 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,859 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,050 kg | 2,075 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,394 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 978 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 879 mm | 38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 702 L | -181 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 1,756 L | 17.4 |
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 |
2009 Infiniti FX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Longest drive was 6 hours and had no discomfort whatsoever. Have ridden for 4 hours in a Toyota Rav4 and was almost in pain after an hour. see full Infiniti FX review |