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2008 BMW 5-Series and 2011 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 202.9 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 76.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 60.7 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 4015 lb. | -510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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