Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.5L V8 DOHC-4v 520 hp@5500 530 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.4 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 188.2 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 66.9 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 5192 lb. | -849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 58.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.0 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 62.5 ft3 | -44.1 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 2006 Porsche Cayenne.