Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Porsche Boxster | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
2.9L H6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6400 214 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 95.1 in | 21.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 172.1 in | 21 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 50.9 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 2943 lb. | 1433 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.4 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 51.7 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 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 2010 Porsche Boxster.