Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 988 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,242 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 945 mm | -31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 1,087 L | 497 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 2,078 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 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 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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