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Ford Escape (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Ford Escape and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Ford Escape and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Ford Escape BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 113.6 in -10.5 in
Length 174.7 in 191.2 in -16.5 in
Width 71.1 in 72.7 in -1.6 in
Height 67.7 in 58.7 in 9 in
Curb Weight 3254 lb. 3659 lb. -405 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 37.6 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 57.3 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.5 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.6 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 57.2 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 0.0 in 49.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.0 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 17.6 ft3 11.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 58.3 ft3 8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape 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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