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2008 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Cadillac STS Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Cadillac STS | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.4 in | -7.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 196.3 in | -18.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 4233 lb. | -540 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 58.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 3-Series
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back support see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 | 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 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. 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 |
| 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 | 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Cadillac STS
| 2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
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