Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 116.9 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 193.1 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.5 in | 57.6 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3814 lb. | 838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.4 in | -2.1 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 | 35.4 in | 36.1 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 36 ft3 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |
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 |