Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 175.0 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 69.7 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 61.0 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3256 lb. | 558 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 33.3 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -11.6 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 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |