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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2020 BMW 8-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW 8-Series | |
| Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 53.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 4478 lb. | -389 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 33.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 46.9 in | 10.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 29.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series
| 2009 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 |
| 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 AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. 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 |
| 2009 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 BMW 8-Series
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