Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 108.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 184.0 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 64.8 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 3710 lb. | -51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.7 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.7 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.4 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -0.3 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 |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |