Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 176.4 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 61.4 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3538 lb. | 276 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 | 33.5 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Nissan LEAF.