Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Porsche 911 | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6600 295 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 92.5 in | 21.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 175.6 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 51.6 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 3219 lb. | 870 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 51.7 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 31.5 in | 6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. 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 |
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 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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