Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 109.8 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 188.4 in | 5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in | -2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 68.1 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4365 lb. | 4508 lb. | -143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.3 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -23.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -77 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series.
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 |