Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Jaguar XK | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 108.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 188.6 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 74.5 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 52.0 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4243 lb. | 3711 lb. | 532 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.7 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 45.1 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.3 in | 4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 51.5 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 23.7 in | 12.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 47.7 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 |
2008 Jaguar XK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent quality and positioning. see full Jaguar XK review |