Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,610 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 0 L | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 958 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 894 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 425 L | 96 L |
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 |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |