Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6200 369 lb-ft@3500 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,361 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 93 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 1,013 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 978 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 899 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 283 L | 674 L | -391 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 1,540 L | 9 |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |