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Subaru Legacy (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model Subaru Legacy BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
265 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 116.9 in -8.6 in
Length 186.4 in 193.1 in -6.7 in
Width 71.7 in 73.2 in -1.5 in
Height 59.3 in 57.6 in 1.7 in
Curb Weight 3550 lb. 4519 lb. -969 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.5 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 58.3 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.4 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 38.3 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 56.2 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.1 in 1.7 in
Total Legroom 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 3.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.7 ft3 18.4 ft3 -3.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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