Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Volkswagen Touareg | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 112.4 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 187.2 in | 4 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 75.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.0 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3648 lb. | 5168 lb. | -1520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -12.7 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |