Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mini Countryman | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 102.2 in | 14.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 161.7 in | 31.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 61.5 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 2954 lb. | 860 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.8 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | -22.9 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 |
2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |