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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 5-Series.