Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 98.2 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 161.9 in | 29.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.1 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 49.9 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4243 lb. | 3219 lb. | 1024 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.5 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 0.0 in | 37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 49.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |