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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 1-Series | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,905 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 53 L | 17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 942 mm | 31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 813 mm | 104 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 521 L | 283 L | 238 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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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