Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 113.7 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 191.1 in | -6 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.8 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3509 lb. | 3505 lb. | 4 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 |
2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |