Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 121.7 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 203.0 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 78.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.5 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4376 lb. | -717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 64.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 63.2 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 40.5 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 86.9 ft3 | -69.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -86.8 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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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