Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Jaguar XK | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 108.3 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 188.6 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 52.0 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3711 lb. | 665 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.7 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.1 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.3 in | 5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.5 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 23.7 in | 12.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 8.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
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 |
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 |