Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW 5-Series (2018) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2018 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 261 hp@4000 457 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	117.1 in	-13.3 in
Length	175.4 in	194.6 in	-19.2 in
Width	70.7 in	73.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	55.7 in	58.2 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	3241 lb.	4209 lb.	-968 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	38.8 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.7 in	-3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.5 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	55.9 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.5 in	-1.4 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	18.7 ft³	-6.4 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 5-Series.

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