Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Dodge Challenger | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 470 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 116.0 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 197.7 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 75.7 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.0 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 4045 lb. | 44 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.9 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 32.6 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks. The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it! see full Dodge Challenger review |