Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe | Audi A8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@6000 540 lb-ft@1500 |
6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 117.8 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 202.2 in | -5 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 76.7 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 54.8 in | 57.5 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4610 lb. | 4729 lb. | -119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.7 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
2015 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
2015 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.
2012 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A8.