BMW 6-Series (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2010) Specs

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2012 BMW 6-Series and 2010 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2010
Model	BMW 6-Series	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	113.7 in	-1.3 in
Length	192.8 in	191.1 in	1.7 in
Width	74.6 in	72.7 in	1.9 in
Height	53.9 in	57.8 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	4284 lb.	4089 lb.	195 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	37.7 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.3 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.5 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	37.9 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.7 in	57.2 in	-7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.5 in	36.0 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	72.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.2 ft³	14.0 ft³	2.2 ft³

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2010 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

2010 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

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