Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Cadillac SRX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,957 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,950 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,844 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,722 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 76 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,024 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 975 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 1,041 mm | 913 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,107 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 615 mm | -615 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 498 L | 238 L | 260 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 917 L | -899.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,651 L | 1,968 L | 0 L |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |