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 110 kW@3500 320 Nm@1750	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 195 kW@4000 620 Nm@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,637 mm	2,974 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,943 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,867 mm	0 mm
Height	1,415 mm	1,478 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,470 kg	1,909 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	68 L	-18 L
Headroom, Row 1	927 mm	986 mm	-59 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,491 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	917 mm	953 mm	-36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	892 mm	927 mm	-35 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	348 L	530 L	-182 L

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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