Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 3,033 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,985 kg | 1,795 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 980 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 983 mm | -66 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,078 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 464 L | 57 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |