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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,905 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,019 mm | 972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 973 mm | -56 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 292 L | 229 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 1,198 L | 17.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 2,701 L | 16.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
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