Chevrolet SS (2017) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet SS and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Chevrolet SS	BMW 5-Series
Engine	6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.8 in	116.9 in	-2.1 in
Length	195.5 in	193.1 in	2.4 in
Width	74.7 in	73.2 in	1.5 in
Height	57.9 in	57.6 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3997 lb.	4376 lb.	-379 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.5 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	58.3 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.0 in	56.2 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.7 in	36.1 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	4.5 in
Cargo Volume	16.4 ft³	18.4 ft³	-2 ft³

2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review

2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review

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