Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 97.1 in | 19.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 145.6 in | 47.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 66.3 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 55.4 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 2546 lb. | 1268 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 50.3 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 44.7 in | 11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 29.9 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -5.6 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 Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |