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2020 BMW 5-Series and 2008 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 3-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,974 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,943 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,867 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,699 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 978 mm | 8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 953 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 879 mm | 48 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 530 L | 340 L | 190 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 BMW 5-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 5-Series.
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 |
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