BMW 5-Series (2006) vs. Jaguar XJ (2012) Specs

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2006 BMW 5-Series and 2012 Jaguar XJ Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	BMW 5-Series	Jaguar XJ
Engine	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100	supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 510 hp@6000 461 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	119.4 in	-5.7 in
Length	191.1 in	201.7 in	-10.6 in
Width	72.7 in	74.6 in	-1.9 in
Height	57.8 in	57.0 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	4281 lb.	-269 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.7 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	41.5 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	58.2 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	58.3 in	-58.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.0 in	38.9 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	15.2 ft³	-1.2 ft³

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review

2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review

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