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2010 BMW 5-Series and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 1-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 104.7 in | 9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 171.7 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 68.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3252 lb. | 253 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 32.0 in | 4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 5-Series
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series
| 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 |
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