Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 105.9 in | 11 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 180.9 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 67.0 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3370 lb. | 444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.4 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.7 in | -47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 18.4 ft3 |
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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |