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BMW 5-Series (2006) vs. Subaru Legacy (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Subaru Legacy specs.

2006 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model BMW 5-Series Subaru Legacy  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 108.3 in 5.4 in
Length 191.1 in 186.4 in 4.7 in
Width 72.7 in 71.7 in 1 in
Height 57.8 in 59.3 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3428 lb. 3400 lb. 28 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 40.3 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.3 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 43.0 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.5 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 56.1 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 37.8 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.0 ft3 14.7 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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