Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 953 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,427 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 1,039 mm | 916 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 408 L | 113 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |