Porsche Boxster (2013) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2013 Porsche Boxster and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Porsche Boxster	BMW 5-Series
Engine	2.7L H6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6700 206 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	97.4 in	116.9 in	-19.5 in
Length	172.2 in	193.1 in	-20.9 in
Width	70.9 in	73.2 in	-2.3 in
Height	50.5 in	57.6 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	2888 lb.	4376 lb.	-1488 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	40.5 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	51.7 in	58.3 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	0.0 in	53.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.4 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Total Legroom	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-34.9 in
Cargo Volume	9.9 ft³	18.4 ft³	-8.5 ft³

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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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