Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 116.9 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 193.4 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.2 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 4387 lb. | -154 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 58.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.3 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 5-Series.