Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 114.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 192.1 in | 1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 71.3 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 4621 lb. | -102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 60.2 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.1 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.4 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -34.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 49.3 ft3 | -30.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -79.2 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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |