Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,034 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,468 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 1,001 mm | 913 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 320 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 1,257 L | 16.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |