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Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Chevrolet Avalanche BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 130.0 in 113.7 in 16.3 in
Length 221.3 in 191.1 in 30.2 in
Width 79.1 in 72.7 in 6.4 in
Height 76.6 in 57.8 in 18.8 in
Curb Weight 5742 lb. 3505 lb. 2237 lb.
Fuel Capacity 31.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 12.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.1 in 37.7 in 3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.3 in 57.3 in 8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 64.4 in 0.0 in 64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.5 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.0 in 37.9 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 57.2 in 8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.3 in 0.0 in 62.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 36.0 in 3.1 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 45.5 ft3 14.0 ft3 31.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 101.1 ft3 14.0 ft3 87.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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