Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Acura RSX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 101.2 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 172.4 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 67.9 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 54.9 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 2734 lb. | 925 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.2 in | -46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 29.2 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |