BMW X5 (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2012 BMW X5 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2011
Model	BMW X5	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.5 in	116.9 in	-1.4 in
Length	191.2 in	193.1 in	-1.9 in
Width	76.1 in	73.2 in	2.9 in
Height	69.9 in	57.6 in	12.3 in
Curb Weight	5368 lb.	4519 lb.	849 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	58.3 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.4 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.0 in	56.2 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	36.1 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	18.4 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.9 ft³	18.4	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.8 ft³	18.4 ft³	43.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.

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

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