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BMW 7-Series (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2015) Specs

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2012 BMW 7-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model BMW 7-Series BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
455 hp@5500
515 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
3.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 120.9 in 116.9 in 4 in
Length 199.8 in 193.4 in 6.4 in
Width 74.9 in 73.2 in 1.7 in
Height 58.3 in 57.6 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 4753 lb. 4365 lb. 388 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 18.5 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.5 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.2 in 58.3 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.3 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 56.2 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 35.3 in 3.1 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume 17.7 ft3 18.4 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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