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BMW 5-Series (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 BMW 5-Series and 2021 BMW 3-Series specs.

2008 BMW 5-Series and 2021 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2021  
Model BMW 5-Series BMW 3-Series  
Engine 5.0L V10
DOHC-4v
500 hp@7750
383 lb-ft@6100
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
473 hp@6250
406 lb-ft@2650
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 112.2 in 1.5 in
Length 191.1 in 185.7 in 5.4 in
Width 72.7 in 71.9 in 0.8 in
Height 57.8 in 56.8 in 1 in
Curb Weight 4089 lb. 3840 lb. 249 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.6 gal. 2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 38.7 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.0 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.0 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.6 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.2 in 54.6 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 35.2 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 0.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.0 ft3 16.9 ft3 -2.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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