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Toyota Avalon (2008) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Avalon and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2008 Toyota Avalon and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
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
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.0 in 116.9 in -5.9 in
Length 197.2 in 193.1 in 4.1 in
Width 72.8 in 73.2 in -0.4 in
Height 58.5 in 57.6 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 4056 lb. -561 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.5 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 58.3 in 1.1 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 38.3 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.2 in 56.2 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.9 in 36.1 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 4.7 in
Cargo Volume 14.4 ft3 18.4 ft3 -4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon

2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon 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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