Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.1 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 194.6 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.5 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3847 lb. | -357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.9 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.5 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 5-Series.