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Ford Expedition (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Expedition and 2008 BMW 5-Series specs.

2006 Ford Expedition and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Expedition BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 113.6 in 5.4 in
Length 205.8 in 191.2 in 14.6 in
Width 78.7 in 72.7 in 6 in
Height 76.7 in 58.7 in 18 in
Curb Weight 5352 lb. 3659 lb. 1693 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 9.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 37.6 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.4 in 57.3 in 6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 63.0 in 0.0 in 63 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.5 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.6 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.3 in 57.2 in 7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.4 in 0.0 in 62.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 36.0 in 2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 60.1 in 0.0 in 60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Total Legroom 116.2 in (over 3 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 38.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.7 ft3 17.6 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.9 ft3 17.6 43.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 110.5 ft3 58.3 ft3 52.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Expedition

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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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