Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mini Convertible | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 97.1 in | 16.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 143.1 in | 48 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.5 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 55.5 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 2700 lb. | 805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.9 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 39.0 in | 18.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 27.5 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 9.8 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 |
2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |