Mini Hardtop (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2017) Specs

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2012 Mini Hardtop and 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mini Hardtop	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.1 in	120.7 in	-23.6 in
Length	145.6 in	196.8 in	-51.2 in
Width	66.3 in	74.8 in	-8.5 in
Height	55.4 in	61.4 in	-6 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	5060 lb.	-2381 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	41.4 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.3 in	59.3 in	-9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.6 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	39.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	44.7 in	57.7 in	-13 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	41.8 in	-11.9 in
Total Legroom	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	-11.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	5.7 ft³	17.7 ft³	-12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	24.0 ft³	63.0 ft³	-39 ft³

2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review
2012	2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review

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