Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Porsche Cayenne | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 114.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 190.8 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 76.3 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.4 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4398 lb. | -584 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 0.0 in | 40.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 0.0 in | 58.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 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) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -44.5 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 |
2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |