Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.4L H6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6250 251 lb-ft@4400 |
5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 113.7 in | -18.6 in |
Length | 170.4 in | 191.1 in | -20.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 57.8 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 4089 lb. | -1124 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 57.3 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
2007 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |