Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Hyundai Accent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.2 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 172.0 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.9 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 2396 lb. | 1109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.4 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.2 in | -47.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.3 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 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Good support and comfort in drivers seat for a small car. see full Hyundai Accent review |