Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 986 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 960 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 973 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 425 L | -29 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |