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Audi A4 / S4 (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Audi A4 / S4 and 2009 BMW 5-Series specs.

2011 Audi A4 / S4 and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Audi A4 / S4 BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 113.7 in -3.1 in
Length 185.2 in 191.1 in -5.9 in
Width 71.9 in 72.7 in -0.8 in
Height 56.2 in 57.8 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3590 lb. 3505 lb. 85 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.7 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 57.3 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.5 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.3 in 57.2 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.2 in 36.0 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 12.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A4 / S4

2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
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 AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. 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
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
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
 
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