Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.6 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 191.2 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.7 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 58.7 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3659 lb. | 162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 37.6 in | 4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.2 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 0.0 in | 47.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.0 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |