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BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. BMW 5-Series (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 3-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series specs.

2009 BMW 3-Series and 2015 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
Model BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
265 hp@4200
425 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
255 hp@4000
413 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,969 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,912 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,735 kg 1,853 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 1,029 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 973 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 897 mm -18 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 340 L 521 L -181 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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