Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Infiniti G | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 186.9 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 69.0 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3468 lb. | 37 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.6 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. 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 |
2009 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 | 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 |
2006 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my frame, padding where needed, good driving position, good visibility see full Infiniti G review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leather, very compfortable see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Passengers prefer to sit in the rear reclining seats. Lots of space for everyone. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable for a sports sedan see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Still plenty of room for two boys (6, 10) in back seat, and also ample room when one of their buddies comes along. And 2 adults can ride comfortably back there, although probably best for short trips. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Roomy, sporty seat. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Large side bolsters and middle seat hump hold driver in place for spirited driving while still maintaining comfort over long trips. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 Infiniti G Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat leg and knee room is somewhat tight, especially for 3. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Kid space only see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It is a coupe, so rear seat room is a given at limited. Anyone that is relatively tall will have a problem sitting back there. see full Infiniti G review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
not much for rear seat room for your head and legs. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Required a great deal of flexibility to get into the back then the lack of any headroom caused me to sit at an angle. Very few friends willing to ride in the back for any time at all. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is a seat. But only a midget can sit there. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is basically no room, especially for your head in the back. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
back seat is small and feels cramped with the roofline. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Well its a sports Car and it great for me but my friends hate when they have to get in the back.. see full Infiniti G review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
small back seat room see full Infiniti G review |