Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,524 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,036 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,008 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,331 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 973 mm | -59 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 348 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 1,053 L | 16.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 2,067 L | -1 L |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |