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BMW X5 (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2012 BMW X5 and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model BMW X5 BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
555 hp@6000
500 lb-ft@5650
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5500
332 lb-ft@1380
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 115.5 in 117.1 in -1.6 in
Length 191.2 in 194.6 in -3.4 in
Width 76.1 in 73.5 in 2.6 in
Height 69.9 in 58.2 in 11.7 in
Curb Weight 5368 lb. 4019 lb. 1349 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 18.0 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 38.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.0 in 58.7 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.0 in 41.4 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 37.5 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.0 in 55.9 in 2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 36.5 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.1 ft3 18.7 ft3 -11.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 21.9 ft3 18.7 3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 61.8 ft3 18.7 ft3 43.1 ft3

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