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2009 BMW 5-Series and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW X3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 110.6 in | 3 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 183.0 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 65.4 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4112 lb. | -453 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 39.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -5 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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