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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Infiniti M Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Infiniti M | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 417 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 114.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 194.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 59.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 4224 lb. | 295 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.5 in | -53.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Infiniti M
| 2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review |
| 2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review |
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