Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan Armada | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 123.2 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 207.7 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 79.3 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 77.2 in | -18.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 5302 lb. | -1643 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 41.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 65.0 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 61.3 in | -61.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 65.0 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.8 in | -60.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 41.9 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 56.7 ft3 | -39.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -38.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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